WESTWEGO, La. - Sophomore Travis Clifford was 2-for-3 with an RBI to lead the Rams but that was not enough as host Loyola defeated Texas Wesleyan 7-2 Saturday night at a rain-soaked Segnette Field. The game was the second contest of the Global Bullion Trading Group Shootout.

     Brad Rodrigue led the Wolfpack (4-0) offensively going 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a double. His homer came in the fourth inning and gave Loyola a 4-2 lead, which proved to be the difference in the game.

     Senior Brad Shiller got the loss for Texas Wesleyan (0-3). The Arlington, Texas native, pitched four innings and gave up four runs on four hits while striking out two.

     Junior Mark Smajstrla also finished 2-for-3 for the Rams with a run scored.

     "We had our chances but didn't capitalize," head coach Mike Jeffcoat said. "It is still very early in the season and we are still learning from our mistakes. We found out tonight what we need to work on. We just have to shake it off and go out tomorrow and play."

     The schedule for Sunday has been changed due to the rain. Texas Wesleyan will take on Thomas University at 10 a.m. and wrap up the tournament against Mississippi College at 4 p.m.