Bethany, OK - On Saturday, Texas Wesleyan secured a hard-fought victory against Southwestern Christian (OK) with a final score of 67-64.
 

The game saw Texas Wesleyan improve their record to 8-13 (6-9 SAC), while SW Christian (Okla.) continued to struggle with a 1-16 (1-14 SAC) record.
 

The Rams showcased a team performance, with Adetokunbo Bakare leading TXWES with 20 points, closely followed by Isaiah Marin with 15 points. Kris Lafayette contributed significantly with a double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing an impressive 14 rebounds.
 

The team's overall shooting performance was solid, finishing with 43.1% from the field, 20% from beyond the arc, and 70% from the free-throw line.
 

On the other side, SWC. Bralen Patterson led their scoring with 18 points, while Ron Moore contributed 17 points. Michal Wooldridge had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
 

The team's shooting percentages were 43.1% from the field, 8.3% from three-point range, and 61.9% from the free-throw line.
 

Texas Wesleyan managed to capitalize on points in the paint, securing 46 compared to Southwestern Christian's 44. However, Texas Wesleyan's bench played a crucial role, contributing 18 points, while SW Christian's bench added 14 points.
 

The Rams will next play in Plainview, TX on Thursday against Wayland Baptist University, with tip-off scheduled for 7:45 p.m.