TYLER, Texas - The Texas Wesleyan softball team split a doubleheader against conference-rival Texas College, Tuesday afternoon in their first meeting of the season. The Lady Rams, in a close battle, lost the first game 3-2, but fought back taking the second game 12-8.

     In game one, Lady Ram starting pitcher Tara Sharp (6-10) allowed only three runs in six innings of work but the team's offense could only manage to score two runs, both coming in the first inning. Sophomore Amanda Macuch helped to lead the Lady Rams going 2-for-3 with a double and a single. Texas Wesleyan (18-23, 6-10 RRAC) did manage to score two runs on eight hits in the losing effort.

     In the night cap, starting pitcher Rachel Lamont (5-5) picked the win allowing eight runs in seven effective innings. The Lady Rams knocked in 12 runs and compiled 19 hits against Texas College to take the second game 12-8. Texas Wesleyan scored early on designated player Tara Sharp's three-run inside-the-park homerun in the top of the first inning. Second baseman Danah Merck also helped the Lady Rams going 3-for-4 with a solo inside-the-park homerun. Macuch continued her hitting attack in the second game going 3-for-4, she finished the day 5-for-7.

     The Lady Rams will be back in action Thursday when they host Southeastern Oklahoma State in a doubleheader. The first game is scheduled for 2 p.m.