Box Score

     FORT WORTH, Texas - Junior Shawndrika Courtney scored 23 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead Texas Wesleyan to a 71-63 victory over Avila Wednesday evening at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.

     Texas Wesleyan (7-5) started the game on a 10-0 run in the first three minutes of game. Junior Britney Helton had five points during the stretch, while Courtney added four during the span.

     The Lady Rams increased its lead to as many as 19 points in the first period and took a 39-23 lead into the break. Courtney totaled 13 points and seven rebounds in the first half.

     In the second half, the Lady Rams increased its lead to 51-31 with 15:06 remaining in the contest. Courtney again led the way scoring seven points during the stretch.

     Avila (7-9) fought back, cutting the lead to 62-58, with 2:59 remaining in the game. The two teams traded baskets back and forth, before Wesleyan pulled away with two big shots from sophomore Lacie Curry.

     Senior Shayla Coleman registered 13 points five rebounds and four assists, while junior Britney Helton added 10 points and three steals for the Lady Rams.

     Texas Wesleyan shot 45 percent (25-56) from the field and 78 percent (18-23) from the charity stripe. The Lady Rams also shot 19 percent (3-16) from behind the arc.

     Avila shot 41 percent (25-61) from the floor and 48 percent (9-19) from the free-throw line. The Eagles were also 25 percent (4-16) from the three-point line.

     The Lady Rams outrebounded Avila, 41-35, and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.

     Texas Wesleyan will be back in action Friday when they host Hardin Simmons. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.