Senior center Will Straub sank a free throw with .6 of asecond left on the clock to give the Mustangs’ their first victory, 51-50, against Marshall Wednesday night at home.

The rousing victory lifted the Mustangs’ spirits, that were sagging following two opening losses against Central (48-44) and Highland (73-71). In both games, the Mustangs blew substantial leads. Against Central the Mustangs were up by 11 with seven minutes to go and against Highland the Mustangs were ahead by 15 with five minutes to go.

Against the Statesmen, however, the Mustangs reversed this trend, coming from 13 down at the half to edge their opponents. Mason was sparked in the 4^th quarter by a technical foul on Marshall’s forward. Mason rallied with multiple three-pointers and tight defense. It was capped by numerous free throws to seal the win.

The Mustangs take on Calvary Temple tonight at home at 7:30.