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     OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Texas Wesleyan University Wesleyan golf team currently sits in second place at the 2005 NAIA Region VI Tournament. The 72-hole tournament is being held at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club.

     Texas Wesleyan (294-303-597) is 12 shots behind the leader and host Oklahoma City University who fired a 290-295-585 to take the lead after the first day. The Rams are three shots ahead of #1 Oklahoma Christian (304-296-600).

     "We played well in the morning round but kind of faltered in the afternoon round," head coach Kevin Millikan said. "It is the same issue we have dealt with all season. We have not had a good fourth score and you can't expect to win a tournament like that."

     Senior Justin Ward (73-75-148) and junior Reino Deetlefs (74-74-148) lead the way for the Rams as they are both tied for eighth place. Sophomore Scott Sikes (70-79-149) is in 10th place, while sophomore Dan Hahn (77-75-152) is tied for 15th and junior Blake Sullivan (77-80-157) is tied for 28th.

     "We just haven't been able to save par in either round," Millikan said. "We have to come out tomorrow and take care of our own business and not worry about what the other teams are doing."

     Texas Wesleyan does, however, lead the race for the Red River Athletic Conference Championship, which is running concurrently with the regional tournament. College of the Southwest (N.M.) is 22 shots behind the Rams after shooting a 307-312-619 on the first day.

     The Rams will be back in action Tuesday as they play the final 18 holes. The 54th annual NAIA National Tournament will take place May 24-27, at the Prairie Highlands Golf Course in Olathe, Kan.