Box Score

     CEDAR HILL, Texas - Texas Wesleyan lost three one-goal leads as the Rams fell to Northwood, 5-3, Friday afternoon in the semifinals of the Red River Conference Tournament.

     Texas Wesleyan (7-9-1) opened the scoring in the second minute when sophomore Ryan Landers took a through ball and beat the Northwood goalkeeper to put the Rams ahead, 1-0. Juniors Ricky Gallardo and Jose Melendez both had an assist on the play.

     Northwood (11-4) fought back with a goal of its own in the eighth minute when Cristyan Crespo scored on a deflected shot to knot the score, 1-1.

     The Rams regained the lead in the 16th minute when Gallardo scored from 16 yards out on an assist from Melendez to take a 2-1 lead.

     Again, the Knights came back, scoring in the 37th minute. Phinius Pfurdizo scored off of a one-timer on a cornerkick from Mariano Mariano to tie the score, 2-2.

     In the second half, the Rams came out strong. Junior Rene Mercado scored in the 49th minute on a free-kick from 20 yards out to pull the Rams ahead, 3-2.

     But, Northwood rallied with three goals down the stretch to take the match and end Texas Wesleyan's season.

     Northwood outshot Wesleyan, 10-4, and had an amazing 16 cornerkicks to the Rams' one.