Spring Sports Recap
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
April 1, 2020
Since the NCAA shut down the remaining spring sports seasons, athletes from eight different winter and spring sports have hung up their Mustangs uniforms for the year. While we mourn for the senior 'Stangs whose last seasons were cut short, we celebrate their accomplishments and look hopefully to the...
Basketball season recaps
Amos Perkins, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
Women's Basketball (11-16) In an emotional season in which head coach Noel Johnson had to step away to battle ovarian cancer, the women's team went 11-16 overall and 8-7 at home in the Dome. One highlight of the season was the Mustangs' 84-77 second-half comeback over Cameron University in the first R...
A letter from the seniors of men’s basketball
Taylor Anderson, Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Four men’s basketball seniors played in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum for the last time against Oklahoma Christian Saturday, Feb. 22. The seniors have shed blood, sweat and tears every day to properly represent MSU Mustangs. Each senior sent in a personal letter about what being a part of MSU basketball...
Jones’ career-night not enough against Commerce
Amos Perkins, managing editor
February 14, 2020
Men's hoops fell 79-69 to Texas A&M Commerce despite a career night from Trae Jones (No. 2), guard and business sophomore, at home Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Jones posted his first career double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. The sharpshooter's six three-pointers and seven...
A victorious day in the Dome
Taylor Anderson, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2020
Fans in the Dome witnessed a complete sweep for men and women basketball against Texas A&M International Saturday, Feb. 1. The atmosphere was aggressive as both teams bounced back from losses against Texas A&M Kingsville earlier in the week. Women's basketball The women started the day off wi...
Men’s hoops comeback falls short
Amos Perkins, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2019
The men’s basketball’s comeback effort came up just short in the 70-66 loss to Texas Wesleyan Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Colosseum. The ‘Stangs trailed the Rams 30-21 at the end of the first half, having not led since five minutes into the game. They slowly chipped away at the lead...
Homecoming festivities begin with Lip Sync and Mustang Madness
Amos Perkins, Reporter
October 15, 2019
Lights. Cameras. Madness! Ligon Coliseum was packed full of energetic students ready to dance, sing, compete and let loose. Some entertained with their athletic talents. Others showed off their creativity. More still, danced and sang from the stands and the gym floor. Homecoming festivities kick...
Men’s basketball coach resigns
March 13, 2019
Midwestern State's Nelson Haggerty resigned as men's basketball coach March 13 according to a press release issued by the athletic department. The announcement ends a 10-year association with MSU Texas which produced 209 wins, seven NCAA Division II tournament appearances, five Lone Star Conferenc...
Men’s basketball closes season with late thriller
Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer
March 3, 2019
Men’s basketball drew the curtains on a challenging season with a thrilling 69-68 win against Texas A&M Kingsville (TAMUK) at the D.L. Ligon Coliseum March 2, improving their record to to 9-19 avoiding their worst losing season since 1947. The team, lifted by the support of a packed home crowd...
Last-second 3-pointer sinks men’s basketball to another loss
Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer
February 5, 2019
Just fractions of a second made all the difference on Feb. 2 as men’s basketball was condemned to a heart-breaking 81-80 home defeat at the hands of Eastern New Mexico. The men were within sight of a memorable scalp that would have stopped a four-game losing streak, but it was snatched away when...
First Half Lifts Men’s Basketball in Battle of the Mustangs
Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer
January 15, 2019
The men's basketball team boasted a stellar shooting night, propelled by a dominant first half as they brushed aside the Western New Mexico Mustangs 88-70 at the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Jan. 12. Spurred on by hundreds of engaged fans, they set the pace on both ends of the court from tip-off to march...
Basketball hosts Cameron University for last home game
Makayla Scheck
February 21, 2018
Men's and women's basketball faced Cameron University for their last game 2017-18 regular season game at D. L. Ligon Coliseum. The women were defeated at the 5:30 p.m. game, while the men won at the 7:30 p.m. game on Feb. 20. "It felt good to be back on the court and making a contribution on the ...