SHAWNEE, OK: The Texas Wesleyan University women's basketball team (12-5, 4-2 SAC) knocked off St. Gregory's University (2-13, 1-5 SAC) 74-45 on Saturday.
 
The Lady Rams continued their growing trend of great starts with an 8-2 run capped by an Onyesonam Nolisa jumper. The Cavaliers answered with a pair of three-pointers to tie the game, but Texas Wesleyan posted an 8-0 rally capped by a Krissy Parker two-point shot for a 16-8 lead with 9:50 left in the first half. Texas Wesleyan maintained a decent lead for the remainder of the half, taking a 31-23 halftime lead.
 
The Rams once again did a great job of forcing 14 Cavalier turnovers into 17 points. Wesleyan also outscored their opponent in the paint 24-6 in the first half.
 
The second half started with a bang as Stacey Darnley hit a triple to start a 13-0 Ram run capped by a Katelynn Threats jumper to take a 44-34 lead. Stacy Lee hit three-pointer to cut the lead to 19 with 11:08 left in the game, but the Lady Rams never let the lead dip below 20 after that. Texas Wesleyan completely dominated the second half, as a free throw shot sunk by Angela Nguyen gave the Rams their biggest lead of the night at 72-40. Wesleyan finished the game with a 74-45 victory on the road.
 
The Lady Rams outshot their opponent from the field 41 percent to 34 percent in the contest, while holding a 46-6 advantage on points in the paint. The Rams won the points off turnover battle 32-0, as Wesleyan had a very efficient game allowing only five turnovers. Texas Wesleyan also controlled the boards, 49-29.
 
Threats led all players with 17 points and seven rebounds, hitting 8 of12 from the field. Darnley notched 16 points and four steals. Nolisa had 12 points and six boards in the win.  Cheyenne Swoopes added eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists in the win.
 
The Lady Rams will host non-conference opponent Arlington Baptist College on Monday, January 19. Tip-off is set for a 6:00 pm start.