Box Score

     FORT WORTH, Texas - Senior Tommy Johnson narrowly missed a triple-double, scoring 21 points, pulling down 10 rebounds and dishing out eight assists in Texas Wesleyan's 110-85 victory over Paul Quinn Saturday evening at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.

     After two losses last weekend the Rams (15-9, 11-5 RRAC) got back on track scorching the nets, shooting 63 percent from the field and knocking down 13 three-pointers.

     Texas Wesleyan jumped out to an early 18-12 lead at the 15:23 mark of the first half. Junior Ben Hunt led the way making three treys and a layup for 11 of the Rams first 18 points.

     Paul Quinn (6-20, 5-11 RRAC) scored the next five points to cut the lead to 18-17, with 14:23 left in the first half. Taurian Fontenette led the way for the Tigers in the first half, scoring a game-high 18 points in the first frame.

     The Rams then pulled away, outscoring the Tigers, 40-24, the rest of the first half to take a 58-41 lead at the break. Senior Vince Williams came off of the bench to spark the Rams with 13 points and four rebounds during the first period.

     In the second half, the Rams increased its lead to 29 points, using a 32-20 run to start the second half. Johnson had the hot hand scoring seven points, while Hunt and Williams both chipped in with six points each to give Texas Wesleyan a 90-61 lead with 8:56 remaining in the game.

     Paul Quinn never cut the lead under 20 points the rest of the way, as Wesleyan shot 68 percent in the second half.

     Junior Khayri McKinney led the Rams with 24 points to go along with his six assists, while Williams and Hunt both added 19 points. Junior Brad Schilder chipped in with 11 points, five rebounds and four assists.

     Fontenette led the Tigers with 26 points and four rebounds, while Greg Allmon added 20 points. Demond Wilson tallied seven points, five rebounds and team-high four assists.

     Texas Wesleyan outrebounded Paul Quinn, 33-25, and forced the Tigers into 25 turnovers. The Rams also dished out 28 assists as a team.

     Texas Wesleyan shot 63 percent (42-67) from the floor and 77 percent (13-17) from the charity stripe. The Rams also shot 46 percent (13-28) from the three-point line.

     Paul Quinn shot 53 percent (31-58) from the field and 65 percent (15-23) from the free-throw line. The Tigers also shot 42 percent (8-19) from behind the arc.

     Texas Wesleyan will be back in action Monday when it hosts conference-rival Southwestern Assemblies of God. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium. The Rams defeated the Lions, 99-86, Jan. 10th, in Waxahachie, Texas. The Rams are currently in third place in the Red River Athletic Conference, three games behind Langston, and a half of game ahead of Texas A&M-International. Check www.redriverconference.com for complete standings.