WEATHERFORD, Texas (Interstat) — The Weatherford Coyotes narrowly defeated the Southwestern Christian Rams 62-59 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday.

Weatherford used a strong second quarter to overcome a three-point deficit after one period. The Coyotes shot 45 percent from the floor and secured 31 rebounds. Josiah Coleman led Weatherford with 15 points.

Southwestern Christian, which fell to 9-15 overall, was led by its first-half scoring but could not maintain the lead. The Rams’ season record is now 9 wins and 15 losses. Weatherford improved to 8-14.

The victory avenged a prior loss to the Rams earlier in the season.