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     FORT WORTH, Texas - Junior Tiffany Porterfield had 15 kills to lead Texas Wesleyan past Texas A&M-Commerce, 30-22, 31-29, 22-30, 30-24, Wednesday evening at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.

     Texas Wesleyan (26-4) took the opening two games on the strength of six kills and two aces from Porterfield.

     TAMU-Commerce (14-16) took game three behind the hitting of Amy Wallace, who had six kills.

     The Lady Rams finished off the Lady Lions in game four as sophomore Rachel Loftin had five kills.

     Loftin finished the match with 15 kills and five blocks, while junior Cortney Johansen dished out 45 assists. Freshman Sara Southerland had nine kills and four digs. Sophomore Susan Taylor led all Lady Rams with 14 digs and junior Kat Williams chipped in 13 digs.

     "After a rough outing last night the girls stepped it up and beat a good team," head coach Rick Johansen said. "We got a lead and didn't let up. This is one of the best matches we have played in awhile."

     The victory ran the Lady Rams' winning streak to seven matches.

     The Lady Rams will be back in action Friday when they host conference-rival Paul Quinn College at 7 p.m. at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium. That match has been designated as Parent's Night. Admission is free.