AUSTIN, Texas - Chris Hagan scored seven of his game-high 22 points during a decisive 8-minute stretch to lift Midwestern State to a 63-52 win over Trinity (Texas) Sunday afternoon in the St. Edward's Shootout at the Recreation and Convocation Center.

The Mustangs (1-0) close the shootout against the host team Monday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

Hagan and Mustangs answered the bell after NCAA Division III Trinity chiseled away at a one-time 12-points Mustang lead to tie the contest at 45-45 on a Ryan Beall jumper with 8:42 to play.

"At that point, you want to see which one of your guys is going to be the one that decides you're not going to lose," MSU coach Grant McCasland said. "He was that guy tonight."

Senior transfer Jason Ebie converted a fast break layup off of a Hagan lead pass as Midwestern regained the lead for good at 47-45 with 7:12 to play.

Hagen canned his third 3-pointer of the game then converted an Ebie steal and pass into a layup before senior guard Craig Green hit a pair of free throws to close an 11-0 run to give MSU a 56-45 lead with 2:59 to play.

The Tigers would get no closer than eight the rest of the way.

Junior forward Charlie Logan and Green joined Hagen in double figures with 12 each, while Logan polished off a double-double with 10 rebounds in 24 minutes off of the bench.

Senior forward Rashad Austin added nine points and nine rebounds, while Hagan and Green had four steals each to lead the defensive effort.

The Mustangs limited Trinity to a 33.3-percent shooting night and had a 14-0 lead in fast-break points.

Midwestern State faces St. Mary's (Texas) in its home opener Wednesday night at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.