Possessing all the ingredients of a championship squad, the 1994-95 Mustangs may have been the greatest team in school history. Buying into second-year Head Coach Bill Oates' offensive and defensive philosophies, the Mustangs dominated in such a way that no team before or since has been able to match.

The 13-man roster was liberally sprinkled with dynamic youth and seasoned veterans, shooters and passers, rebounders and defenders, All-Americans and role players. Setting individual aspirations aside, they pooled their talents and developed into the consummate team with the goal of winning a national championship.

Following a 2-2 start, the Mustangs gave a modest preview of what was to come by winning five games in a row in early December. After a loss to Westmont, the momentum picked up again with a six-game skein that ran their record to 13-3 in early January. The season turned dramatically, however, on January 10 when the Mustangs lost to NCAA Division II power Cal State Bakersfield. It was the last time they would lose again for over two months as they reeled off a school-record, 18-game winning streak.

Along the way, the Mustangs overpowered their opponents, outscoring them by an average of 20ppg, and captured their second straight Far West Region title. From there it was on to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the NAIA National Tournament, their second of what would eventually be seven consecutive appearances. Ripping through the initial two rounds, the Mustangs reached the Elite Eight for the first time in college history before their winning streak and season came to an end against top-ranked Belmont.

The success of the 31-5 club reaped obvious team benefits but several individuals earned postseason honors, as well. Junior forward James Mosley was named the Far West Region MVP and was a third-team NAIA All-America selection. Sophomore guard Mike Penberthy, just starting to whet the appetite of Mustang fans, led the nation in free throw percentage and was an All-Far West Region choice. Capping it off, Oates was named region Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season.

The team:

John Mosley         
Jon Ordonio
Doug Leaman      
Tim Gaydos
Ike Ejinduaka      
Rogerio Soares
James Mosley      
Mike Penberthy
Leo Gorauskas      
Colin Lubsey
Matt Kordik         
Matt Ratzlaff
Jeff Mobley