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     LAREDO, Texas - Sophomore Rachel Loftin tallied 18 kills to help lead Texas Wesleyan past Texas A&M-International, 30-22, 30-26, 30-27, Saturday morning in Red River Conference play.

     Texas Wesleyan (22-4, 16-2 RRAC) took the first game with ease as Loftin led the way with seven kills.

     Texas A&M-International (13-7, 13-5 RRAC) held close in games two and three but the Lady Rams finished them off with steady defensive play.

     "We received some great play from our middle attack today," head coach Rick Johansen said. "Tiffany and Rachel have been two of the keys to our success this season."

     Junior Tiffany Porterfield posted 11 kills and one block, while freshman Sara Southerland chipped in seven kills and six digs. Junior Cortney Johansen led the Lady Rams with 34 assists, while sophomore Susan Taylor had a game-high 12 digs.

     Texas Wesleyan returns to action Friday when they travel to take on conference-foe UT-Permian Basin at 7 p.m.