Denver City Mustangs (Denver City, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Compass Academy (Odessa, TX), 43-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Denver City upgrades its record to 19-7 on the year. The Mustangs host Lamesa (Lamesa, TX) to face the Tornadoes in a 3A Region I District 3 match on Friday, January 31. The Tornadoes enter the match with a record of 3-18. Lamesa lost 81-48 in their recent league match against Brownfield (Brownfield, TX)

The now sport a 10-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lamesa for a 3A Region I District 3 match on Tuesday, February 4.