FORT WORTH - Texas Wesleyan University Football (1-4, 1-2 SAC) had its first 300-yard passing game since the program returned off the arm of quarterback Donavan Isom, but the Rams fell to No. 13 Langston (4-1, 4-0 SAC), 55-31 at Farrington Field.

Isom completed 19-of-46 passing attempts for 338 yards and three scores and stayed turnover free until late in the fourth quarter. Isom connected on 63 and 64-yard touchdown passes and threw touchdowns to three different receivers. But after taking a 15-14 lead late in the first quarter, momentum stalled.

Lightning in the area forced a 55-minute delay, despite the storm dropping just a few sprinkles. When the teams returned, the Lions harnessed that energy and commanded four consecutive touchdown drives before the end of the half. The Rams made them earn every yard - all four drives were of at least 80 yards, but the touchdowns built the Lions a 42-24 halftime advantage.

After struggling to get stops in the first half, the Rams defense severely tightened up in the third quarter. Langston had 8-play, 56-yard and 10-play, 70-yard drives that ended in fourth down stops - with Chance Carroll and Michael Miller in coverage. Miller led Texas Wesleyan's defense with 10 tackles and three pass breakups, while Carroll racked up nine tackles and a pass deflection. Unfortunately, Langston's defense tightened in the second half too. After churning out 280 yards on the final 34 offensive plays of the first half, the Rams offense was only able to produce 58 yards on 26 second-half plays that included three punts, a turnover on downs, a late pick and a late touchdown.

That late touchdown sparked the crowd and gave Rams fans a good feeling heading into another big Sooner Athletic Conference test next week. Diamond Williams, who had a punt return touchdown against the Arizona Christian Firestorm two weeks ago, ran his last return Saturday 42-yards all the way down to the Langston 15. Five plays later, quarterback Avery Childs pitched back to Desmond Nisby who dashed into the end zone on fourth down. It was Nisby's first touchdown at Farrington Field after scoring a two-point conversion earlier in the game. Nisby led a challenging night on the ground for the Rams - 38 yards on 10 carries.

Down 14-0, Isom connected over the top of the defense with Le'Mant Monroe for a 63-yard strike, then followed that beauty up with a 13-yard toe-tapper near the goal-line pylon. Handling the pass and dragging the feet was DJ Robinson. With 5:25 to go in the second half, Isom un-corked again, this time a 64-yard bomb to Brandon Rolfe who caught the pigskin over his shoulder, breaking a tackle and scampering into the end zone. It was Robinson and Rolfe's first touchdowns of the season. Monroe had 159 yards on just six receptions against the Lions, while Rolfe contributed 119 yards and five receptions. Robinson scored on his only catch.

Matthew Shelby got to the quarterback three times and even recovered a fumble to go along with his nine tackles. The Rams had six sacks, five in the first half. Punter Gregory Blaser helped make the night as difficult as possible for Langston, averaging 43.3 yards per punt (long of 58), with two of his six punts rolling inside the 20. It was his best average this season.

RAMBLINGS

• It was the third-straight game Texas Wesleyan scored at least 29 points and the second-straight home game they've scored over 30. Last season's scoring high was just 24 points.
• Five different players have now caught touchdown passes this season, including La'Mant Monroe who has established himself as a clear No. 1 receiver (21 receptions, 296 yards, 2 touchdowns).
• The previously unbeaten, No. 19 nationally-ranked Arizona Christian Firestorm took a beating last night against upstart Ottawa-Arizona, giving up an unbelievable 73 points in a 73-28 loss. Ottawa-Arizona was just 1-3 in the SAC coming into the game. Langston now sits atop the conference.

WHAT'S NEXT
Texas Wesleyan hosts Oklahoma Pandhandle State next Saturday as games shift back to the afternoon, a 2 p.m. kickoff.