FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan (25-6, 20-2) defeated Oklahoma City University (17-13, 13-9) in straight sets, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18, on Friday evening. Texas Wesleyan posted a .283 hitting percentage, led by a first-set performance with 14 kills and a .464 attack percentage.

Texas Wesleyan began the first set with a kill by Sydney Alexander, setting an early tone. The team maintained steady momentum, highlighted by Victoria Smith and Hanna Rubis each contributing crucial kills. The Stars responded with a series of attacks led by Natalie Adams, but the Rams countered effectively, capitalizing on several attack errors from their opponents. A significant turning point came when the Rams went on a mid-set run, exploiting opponent errors to build a lead. Lyric Biggiers and Loes Peijnenburg added to the pressure with their decisive kills. Despite the Stars' attempts to close the gap, Texas Wesleyan's consistent play, punctuated by a sequence of late kills from Biggiers and Rubis, ensured they closed the set with a 25-21 advantage.

Texas Wesleyan capitalized on early momentum in the second set, with Ruby Rumohr delivering a service ace to initiate the scoring. Key contributions came from Alexander and Biggiers, who each executed kills to maintain the pressure. A pivotal moment occurred as Rubis and Peijnenburg combined for a block, helping the team to regain the lead. The home team then surged ahead, with a series of points including a kill from Rubis and another from Peijnenburg, extending their advantage. The Rams' defense held firm, forcing multiple attack errors from Oklahoma City and building a commanding lead. Despite a brief rally from the Stars, the Rams continued to dominate, with Alexander contributing crucial points. The set concluded with a kill by Rubis, securing a 25-17 victory for Texas Wesleyan in the second set.

Texas Wesleyan began the third set by establishing a slight edge with kills from Alexander and Smith, assisted by Rumohr. The team capitalized on service errors from Oklahoma City to maintain the lead. A significant moment came when Biggiers delivered a kill, followed by a service ace from Lillian Breaux, pushing the Rams ahead 5-3. Midway through the set, the Rams extended their advantage with critical plays, including a block by Rubis and Biggiers that forced an attack error from the Stars. The momentum continued with another ace from Emily Lewis, increasing the lead to 21-16. Oklahoma City struggled to close the gap, hindered by attack errors and effective blocking by Texas Wesleyan. The Rams kept the momentum through to the end, with Smith securing a key kill for their team. Despite a late point from the Stars, Biggiers sealed the set with a decisive kill, concluding the set at 25-18 in favor of Texas Wesleyan.

Rubis led with 8 kills and contributed 4 total blocks, amassing 10.5 points. Alexander recorded 8 kills with a .467 hitting percentage, adding 7 digs and a service ace for a total of 10 points. Rumohr facilitated the offense with 16 assists, while also serving 1 ace and collecting 5 digs. Meanwhile, Lewis made an impact with 11 digs and 2 service aces.

The Rams return to action in the SAC Tournamnet Final on Saturday, November 15 inside the Sid Richardson Center where they'll play Nelson University for the fourth consecutive year.