Box Score

     CEDAR HILL, Texas- Sophomore Gerardo Avelar's goal in the 73rd minute gave Texas Wesleyan a 2-1 victory over Red River Conference-rival Northwood Wednesday afternoon.

     Texas Wesleyan (10-5-1, 4-1-1 RRAC) opened the scoring in the 13th minute when freshman Christian Villasenor smacked a one-timer past the Knight goalkeeper for his 21st goal of the season to put the Rams ahead, 1-0. Sophomore Ricky Gallardo was credited with the assist.

     Northwood (7-9-1, 4-2 RRAC) fought back with a goal of its own in the 42nd minute when Raul Borges tapped in a rebound to tie the score at 1-1. Corey Whitmire picked up the assist as he sent the shot on goal.

     In the 73rd minute, Avelar struck a header over the Knight goalkeeper on a pass from Gallardo to put the Rams ahead for good, 2-1.

     The victory moves Texas Wesleyan into second place in the Red River Conference with two games remaining.

     Texas Wesleyan returns to action Saturday when they host conference-foe UT-Permian Basin at 3 p.m.