The Mustangs lost 81-77 in a match that could have gone either way against Ouachita Baptist University Saturday evening.

The OBU Tigers dominated the first half of the game and were leading MSU 51-29 when the teams headed to the locker room for the break.

An improved Midwestern State basketball team came out and took control of the second half, however.

Still, the guests’ effort was not enough to fulfill a full comeback.

Monzaigo Williams lead the Mustangs with 13 points, coupled with 10 assists, four rebounds and four steals.

Thomas Corbin, Keith Spellman and Kevin Grayer made 12 points apiece to make significant contribution to the Mustangs’ offense.

Eddie D’haiti’s 10 points proved important to his team just like his rebounds did.

Derrell Gibbs made nine points, five steals and three beounds, while Cam Adderley scored five points and grabbed three rebounds.

The Mustangs play their first Lone Star Conference match Thursday night at Incarnate Word, after which they will visit Texas A&M-Kingsville Saturday.