Box Score

FORT WORTH, TX: The sixth ranked Texas Wesleyan University men’s basketball team (25-2, 18-1 RRAC) took a convincing 97-64 win over Bacone College (10-15, 5-13) at the Sid Richardson Center on Saturday.

 

The Rams kept the Warriors at arm’s length through much of the first half. Bacone did use a 14-2 run to close to within two points at 34-32. However, after a Texas Wesleyan timeout, the Rams closed the half on a 13-5 run to lead 47-37 at the break.

 

Texas Wesleyan put the game away quickly in the second half. An impressive 21-3 run brought the score to 73-45 midway through the period. The Rams went on to lead by as many as 35 points (88-53) on their way to the 97-64 route.

 

For the game, the Rams outshot the Warriors 57%-35.7%, including 66.7%-27.5% in the second half. The Rams also shot 42.9% (6-14) from long range while holding Bacone to just 21.1% (4-19). Texas Wesleyan held a 49-32 advantage in rebounds and outscored the Warriors 44-34 in the paint.

 

Brian Wanamaker led the way with 18 points and eight assists. Bryce Hill and Ty Gough added 18 and 15 points respectively off the bench. Jonathan Blake added 16 points, and Jeremy Smith chipped in 15.

 

The Warriors were led by James Scott’s 15 points.

 

The Rams now hold a two-game lead in the RRAC standings with three games to play thanks to a 99-98 Jarvis Christian College win over LSU-Shreveport on Saturday. The Rams could clinch at least a share of a fourth consecutive RRAC Regular Season Championship with a win on Monday.

 

Texas Wesleyan will host Langston University on Monday. That game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start and will be preceded by Senior Day festivities.