Texas Wesleyan's football team secured a commanding victory last Saturday, defeating SAGU with a final score of 51-0.
TXWES, boasting a 6-1 record, faced off against SAGU, who had a 5-2 record in a highly anticipated matchup. The Rams demonstrated their prowess in all four quarters, consistently outscoring their opponents.
Notable plays included:
The Texas Wesleyan defense also played a pivotal role, as Jay Reed's 45-yard fumble recovery resulted in another score.
With this victory, TXWES extended their undefeated streak in conference play, solidifying their position as a strong contender for the conference title.
In their recent game on October 7, Wayland played SAGU and emerged as the victor with a final score of 37-16. SAGU, with a record of 2-3 and a 1-0 conference standing, faced off against Wayland Baptist (TX), who held a 1-5 overall record and were winless in conference play at 0-4.
The game witnessed a significant shift in momentum during the third quarter, with SAGU mounting an impressive comeback, scoring 23 points to seize control of the match.
Key moments included:
- Dakeevion Rose's touchdowns.
- A remarkable 80-yard kickoff return by Dylan Alford.
- A 50-yard interception return by Jay Mosley.
SAGU's strong performance in the second half secured their victory, and they now hold a 1-0 conference record.
Throughout five matchups between Texas Wesleyan University and Wayland Baptist University (Texas) from October 28, 2017, to October 1, 2022. Texas Wesleyan emerged victorious in four out of the five contests.
In the most recent showdown on October 1, 2022, Texas Wesleyan secured a decisive 59-16 win. The performance was consistent with their current track record, as Texas Wesleyan had enjoyed a three-game winning streak against Wayland Baptist, with their most significant margin of victory being an impressive 63-7 win on October 2, 2021.
Although they suffered one loss on October 27, 2018, Texas Wesleyan exhibited their strength, concluding with a 4-1 overall record against Wayland Baptist.
Additionally, this week's game against Wayland Baptist marks Homecoming for Texas Wesleyan. The festivities will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with a tailgate party featuring food and fun in the parking lot on the home side of the stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Crowley Multi-Purpose Stadium.
