Fort Worth, TX - In a soccer match on Saturday, Wayland Baptist (TX) triumphed over Texas Wesleyan with a final score of 3-1. 

The first period of the match was intense, with Texas Wesleyan's Luca Hoff striking an early goal at 5:28, assisted by Peter Tenorio. However, Wayland Baptist quickly responded, leveling the score at 1-1 when Harry Garbutt converted a penalty kick at 18:34.

Throughout the match, the players exhibited their prowess, with Wayland Baptist's Jamie Rinquest taking the lead at 76:18, assisted by Daniel Ruiz. Rinquest secured his double at 88:32, sealing Wayland Baptist's victory.

The game was not short on action and intensity, with several cautions and ejections. Wayland Baptist's Rashawn Davis received a yellow card at the start of the game, and Adam Uddenberg followed suit at 26:45. Texas Wesleyan's Aidan Hartis was also cautioned at 58:11. Moreover, both teams received two red cards at 78:06.

 Wayland Baptist had nine shots, with six on target, while Texas Wesleyan had eight shots, with two on target. Wayland Baptist made five corner kicks, while Texas Wesleyan had two. The teams committed a combined total of 15 fouls.

The team honored two graduating seniors for their time playing at Texas Wesleyan, Augustas Aldonis and Sebastion Almaraz.  

The Rams finished the 2023 season with an overall record of 5-9-3 and a conference record of 1-4-1.