Men's Basketball 1/26/2011 1:00:00 AM MSU Sports Information

Game Day: Midwestern looking to get back on track on road against Hoggies

Setting the Stage

Midwestern State looks to cure its road woes in a Lone Star Conference South Division tussle Wednesday night against Texas A&M-Kingsville at Steinke Center.

The Mustangs have lost their last three road contests including two divisional overtime setbacks.

Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. or 25 minutes after the conclusion of the women's game which begins at 6.

Where to Find the Game

100.9 BOB FM - The broadcast features the play-by-play voice of two-time Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of the Year Bill Powers.

On the Web - BOB-FM's audio broadcast is simulcast on BOBradio.fm. Link

Video Streaming - Video streaming is available free of charge courtesy of JavelinaAthletics.com. Link

Live Stats - Live stats are available courtesy of JavelinaAthletics.com. Link

LSC Scoreboard - MEN WOMEN

About the Mustangs

Midwestern State's dependence on All-American guard Chris Hagan was tested in Saturday night's double overtime loss at No. 9 Incarnate Word.

The senior, who leads the Lone Star Conference in scoring at 22.6 points per game, suffered a dislocated toe six minutes into the second half Saturday and remains day-to-day.

In his absence, junior guard Deuce Nichols stepped into the spotlight and delivered a season-high 20 points - all after halftime as the Mustangs fought UIW into double overtime.

The Mustangs also received a standout performance off of the bench from junior forward Darrick Thomas.

The 6-7, 220-pound transfer forward from Wallace State-Hanceville (Ala.) converted 7-of-8 field goal attempts including three dunks on his way to a season best 20 points and finished off his first MSU double-double with 12 rebounds.

Thomas has now scored in double figures six times this season including in each of his last two outings as he tallied 15 points and three rebounds while going 7-of-11 from the field last Wednesday against Eastern New Mexico.

The Mustangs have lost three consecutive road games for the first time since falling to Central Oklahoma, Texas-Permian Basin and Northeastern State from Nov. 25-Dec. 15, 2008. The team recovered to win their next 10 en route to an LSC title and a trip to the NCAA Division II postseason.

About the Javelinas

Texas A&M-Kingsville snapped a five-game skid with a 66-55 win over Abilene Christian Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum.

The win was a breakthrough for the Hoggies (6-10, 1-3), who had played consecutive close home games before finally coming up with the victory.

TAMUK battled No. 9 Incarnate Word to within 68-65 on Jan. 15 before taking Angelo State to overtime before succumbing 82-73 on Jan. 19.

Senior Antwan Mullins paces the Javelinas with 11.1 points per game which averaging 2.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest from the point guard position.

Senior guard Adam Morris pitches in 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds a game, while junior guard Mark Stevenson is the Hoggies' top inside threat with 7.3 points and 5.6 rebounds a game.

Texas A&M-Kingsville owns a 4-5 mark this season at Steinke Center.

The Javelinas average 59.4 points a game and allow 63.2.

About the Series

Midwestern State and Texas A&M-Kingsville meet for the 33rd time on the hardwood Wednesday night at Steinke Center.

The Mustangs own a 21-11 edge in the series which dates back to the 1976-77 season and has won the last five meetings including season sweeps in each of the last two campaigns and a victory in the 2009 LSC Championship semifinals.

Midwestern is 8-6 all-time against TAMUK at Steinke Center and has won in its last two trips to South Texas.

The Javelinas last victory of the series came by a 78-63 count on Feb. 16, 2008 in Kingsville.

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