FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan University (23-6, 20-2) swept Oklahoma Panhandle State University (15-14, 13-9) in straight sets, winning 25-16, 25-23, 25-15, at Sid Richardson Center on Saturday. The Rams' attack was led by a team hitting percentage of .303, bolstered by 17 kills in the second set.

In the first set. Texas Wesleyan opened the match against the Aggies by overcoming an initial 3-0 deficit. The home team quickly found its rhythm with Lyric Biggiers and Sydney Alexander each contributing significant kills, allowing the Rams to level the score at 3-3. A series of errors by Oklahoma gave Texas Wesleyan the opportunity to extend their lead to 5-3. As the set progressed, Texas Wesleyan maintained control, with Ruby Rumohr assisting Victoria Smith and Hanna Rubis on critical kills. The home team capitalized on the Aggies' errors, building a 19-11 advantage. Despite a brief rally from Oklahoma, Texas Wesleyan closed the first set decisively with a 25-16 score, highlighted by strong performances from Taylor Glendening and Lauran Richards to finish the set.

Texas Wesleyan began the second set with a steady performance, highlighted by Sydney Alexander's early kill. Despite a brief scoring surge from the Aggies, the Rams kept the match close, with Lyric Biggiers and Taylor Glendening adding crucial points to keep the deficit minimal. Midway through the set, Texas Wesleyan leveled the score at 10-10, driven by an effective service ace from Emily Lewis. As the set progressed, the Rams managed to edge ahead slightly, thanks to consistent efforts from Victoria Smith and Hanna Rubis, who both delivered timely kills. The closing stages saw Texas Wesleyan maintain their composure, even as Oklahoma briefly took the lead. A decisive kill from Rubis, following a service ace by Baylor Rodgers, secured the set for the Rams with a 25-23 scoreline, thus extending their match advantage.

The third set began with Texas Wesleyan gaining momentum through effective plays by Sydney Alexander and Victoria Smith, setting the tone with an early lead. The Aggies managed to keep the score close through exchanges, but Texas Wesleyan capitalized on errors and maintained their advantage. Rubis was instrumental in the latter half, contributing multiple kills and service aces that extended the lead. A series of service aces by Rubis helped Texas Wesleyan close out the set decisively. The set ended with the Rams leading 25-15.

Rubis led the Rams with a standout performance, recording 11 kills on 22 attempts for a hitting percentage of .364, and contributing 3 service aces. Alexander was efficient on the attack, finishing with 8 kills on 12 attempts without an error, posting a .667 hitting percentage. Glendening added 8 kills on 15 swings, achieving a .467 hitting percentage. Rumohr facilitated the offense with 18 assists, complementing her 6 digs in the match.

The Rams return to action next week in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournamnet with the opening round taking place on Tuesday, November 11 at 6pm in the Sid Richardson Center.