A candid conversation with head basketball coach Justin Leslie, who shares his thoughts about the men's basketball team and previews upcoming action for the Mustangs.

Midwestern State saw its six-game winning streak come to an end with an 87-65 loss to No. 10-ranked Dallas Baptist on Thursday night, but the Mustangs responded with a resounding 99-78 victory over UT Tyler on Saturday afternoon. Will Shepherd scored a career-high 20 points in the victory. Amaechi Chukwu was 9 of 10 in the two games combined at D.L. Ligon Coliseum and will be available for the rematch with St. Mary's. The Mustangs defeated the Rattlers in overtime, 108-104, as the two teams clashed in a non-conference encounter on Nov. 18 in Wichita Falls. Chukwu and Reggie Hill were both sidelined for that meeting but they will be available in San Antonio on Wednesday night. Hill returned to the floor on Saturday and logged 12 minutes. Midwestern State is also visiting St. Edward's for a Friday night battle in Austin on the upcoming road trip.