FORT WORTH, TX – Texas Wesleyan University (16-8, 12-8 SAC) used a dominant defensive performance and efficient shooting to secure a 70-53 victory over Langston University (18-7, 14-7 SAC) on Monday at Sid Richardson Center.

The Rams set the tone early, building a 14-point halftime lead and never looking back. Trey Sinegal led all scorers with 19 points, knocking down five three-pointers, while Matt Nero added 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Richard Amaefule controlled the paint, posting a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Texas Wesleyan opened the game with a 5-0 run and quickly extended its advantage behind strong perimeter shooting. Midway through the first half, the TXWES defense forced multiple turnovers, leading to easy transition points. Amaefule's inside presence and Sinegal's sharp shooting helped stretch the lead to 30-9.

Langston struggled offensively, shooting 29.8% from the field and 19% from three-point range. Mario McKinney led the Lions with 17 points, while Joshua Smith added 13 points with eight rebounds.

The Rams maintained control in the second half, pushing their lead to as many as 24 points.

A three-pointer by Vegas Evans and a layup from Sinegal helped Texas Wesleyan extend its advantage early in the period. Despite a late push by Langston, which trimmed the deficit to 13 points with under five minutes to play, the Rams remained composed, closing the game with defensive stops and efficient offense.

Texas Wesleyan finished the game shooting 50% from the field and 47.4% from beyond the arc. The Rams also dominated the rebounding battle, outpacing Langston 36-30.

The Rams return to action on Thursday against Oklahoma City University at 7:45 p.m. in the Sid Richardson Center.