Mustangs Win Eighth Straight

Published on January 8, 2009 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Southeast Texas Mavericks News Release


The #1 ranked Southeast Texas Mustangs (9-1) won their 8th straight in Jackson, MS on Wednesday night in another dominating performance by defeating the Mississippi Blues (1-5) at the Tougaloo College gym 114-96.

"We're continuing to play well and make plays when it counts most! I'm happy that we're getting consistency within our play, for that is so important!" said Mustangs General Manager/Head Coach Steve Tucker."

The Mustangs found themselves down at the first mandatory timeout 7-5. From that point on the SETX Mustangs once again shifted to a higher gear and went on a 28-10 run that was led by the Mustangs' bench. Antonio "Red" Lawrence hit two big three pointers and Anthony "Lump" Lumpkin made his visit back to his home state of Mississippi a good one with numerous exciting drives to the basket. DeRon Rutledge, Lamar Sanders, Alvin Jefferson, and Johnny Tyson took care of the painted area and the Mustangs were up 33-17 at the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter much of the same continued and the Mustangs at one point led by 30 points. Tim Pledger and Keith "Boo" Richardson ran the show on court for the Mustangs and continued to spur the Mustangs defense on with great pressure on the basketball. The Mustangs went in up at the half 68-43.

The Mississippi Blues were not done though and as they've done all season the Blues came out with great energy and heart in the third quarter. At one time, a Daniel Price basket cut the Mustangs lead to 14 points. After a Mustangs timeout, rookies Brian Burrell and Currye Todd hit a three pointer each and the Mustangs moved their lead back to 20 points going into the 4th quarter.

In the 4th quarter Lumpkin and the rest of the Mustangs were not to be denied as they fought off a couple of Blues threats but extend their lead back up to 23 points and went on to another road victory. The Mustangs are 4-0 on the season on the road.

Southeast Texas once again had balanced scoring by putting 7 players into double figures. Every Mustangs player scored in the game! Rutledge again led the way with 22 points. Todd followed with 17 points. Lumpkin added 13 points. Sanders, Burrell, and Richardson all scored 11 points respectively, and Donald Harris chipped 10 points.

The Mustangs, who changed there trip to West Texas at the request of the ABA League Office because of repairs being done to the West Texas Whirlwinds venue over the holiday break will play again in Jackson, MS on Friday night against the Mississippi Blues. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM.

For further information on tickets or on the SETX MUSTANGS call #409/951-5500 or go online to www.setxmustangs.com or www.abalive.com. MINI-TICKETS PACKAGES for 3 and 5 games are available to purchase NOW!

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