ODESSA, Texas – The Lady Rams started conference play off on the right foot, taking a doubleheader from conference rival UT-Permian Basin Saturday evening. Texas Wesleyan took game one, 3-2, and finished off the Lady Falcons in game two, 8-2.

In game one, Lady Ram starting pitcher Tara Sharp (5-3) went seven innings giving up two runs on seven hits while striking out six batters. Junior Vanessa Urteaga led the offensive attack for Texas Wesleyan (12-11, 2-0 RRAC) going 2-for-3 and scored two the team’s three runs. Junior Danah Merck also contributed going 2-for-4 with a run scored.

In game two, freshman Maria Morones (4-5) pitched six strong innings allowing two runs on four hits while striking out four batters. Freshman Rachel Lamont pitched one inning in relief striking out two batters.

Urteaga came within a homerun of hitting for the cycle in game two. The Garden City, Kansas native, finished the day going 5-for-7 with two RBI. Merck also finished the day going 5-for-8 with two RBI.

     The Lady Rams will be back in action Tuesday when host conference-rival Northwood University. The doubleheader is scheduled for 2 p.m.