FORT WORTH, Texas - Senior Ashley Walker had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead Texas Wesleyan over Red River conference-foe Paul Quinn, 93-61, Monday evening at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.

     Texas Wesleyan (10-4, 6-1 RRAC) took a four-point halftime lead and blew open the game, doubling up the Lady Tigers, 56-28 in the second half. The Lady Rams played some inspiring defense holding the opposition to only 19 percent shooting (8-42) in the second half. The victory gives Texas Wesleyan its fifth straight conference victory and sixth straight victory overall.

     The Lady Rams opened up a nine-point lead at the 13:36 mark of the first half. Sophomore Shawndrika Courtney posted eight points during the stretch to make the score, 18-9.

     Paul Quinn cut the lead to four at the half on the strength of 13 first-half points by Andrea Anderson.

     In the second half, the Lady Ram offense also picked up the pace shooting 57 percent (21-37) from the floor. Walker and junior Kashae Townsend scored 13 and 12 points respectively in the second half.

     Texas Wesleyan shot 53 percent (36-68) from the field and 27 percent (3-11) from behind the arc. The Lady Rams however, continued to struggle at the free-throw line, making only 55 percent (18-33).

     Paul Quinn shot a dismal 25 percent (20-80) from the floor and 18 percent (6-34) from behind the arc. The Lady Tigers also shot 68 percent (15-22) from the free-throw line.

    Courtney led all scorers with 24 points and also pulled down six rebounds. Townsend finished with 14 points and nine rebounds, while freshman Stephanie Sewell tallied nine points, five assists and two steals for the Lady Rams.

     Jasmine Dowden led Paul Quinn with 17 points and Kasei Bert pulled down a team-high nine rebounds.

     The Lady Rams will be back in action Thursday at 6 p.m., when they host conference-rival Bacone College at the Sid Richardson Gymnasium.