Fort Worth, TX - On Saturday, Texas Wesleyan played against the Arlington Baptist Patriots on the hardwood in the first game of their season at the Sid Richardson Center. 
 
The game tipped off with the first half, and it was evident from the start that Texas Wesleyan meant business. Their precision on the court and deadly shooting prowess saw them soar to an impressive 60-36 lead, holding a commanding 24-point advantage. Key players for Arlington Baptist College in the first half were Maurice Walker and Michael Carter, who fought valiantly to keep their team in the game.

 But Texas Wesleyan was not to be outdone, as Bakare, Adetokunbo, and Montez Young, Jr. showcased their talent, ensuring their team remained in control.

The second half of the game saw Texas Wesleyan maintaining their lead, demonstrating an unrelenting determination to secure the victory. When the final buzzer sounded, the scoreboard read Texas Wesleyan 107, Arlington Baptist College 78, marking a convincing 29-point margin of victory.

Statistically, Arlington Baptist College put up a fight, with a field goal percentage of 45.1%, a remarkable 47.4% from beyond the arc, and 54.8% from the free-throw line. However, Texas Wesleyan's shooting performance was nothing short of impressive, boasting a field goal percentage of 60.3%, a three-point percentage of 41.2%, and a free-throw percentage of 60.0%.

The teams' performances in various categories were also noteworthy. Texas Wesleyan recorded 40 rebounds, 29 personal fouls, 10 assists, 16 turnovers, four blocks, and nine steals. In contrast, Arlington Baptist College had 27 rebounds, 25 personal fouls, six assists, 21 turnovers, 0 blocks, and five steals. Montez Young, Jr., wearing the Texas Wesleyan jersey, emerged as a standout player with a perfect 8-for-8 field goal shooting and 16 points. Arlington Baptist College's Michael Carter led his team with 16 points, and Maurice Walker contributed seven.

Other intriguing statistics emerged from the game. Texas Wesleyan dominated points in the paint, scoring 58 compared to Arlington Baptist College's 26. Fast break points were not recorded for either team. 

Impressively, Texas Wesleyan's bench players contributed 65 points compared to Arlington Baptist College's 59. The largest lead in the game, a staggering 35 points, was firmly held by Texas Wesleyan, a testament to their dominating performance that night.

After this victory, the Rams next play on Monday in the Sid Richardson Center against No. 7 Oklahoma Wesleyan, with tipoff scheduled for 5:30 p.m.