The Fort Hays State Tigers used a 19-5 first half run to build a 15-point lead and defeat the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats 83-64 Saturday afteroon at Gross Coliseum.

The Bearcats outscored the Tigers 12-6 to open the second half and pulled within eight but could get no closer. The respond with a 7-0 run to go up 15 and led by as many as 21 with under a minute to play.

Moses Dayee hit five 3-pointers playing in his first game of the season and finished with 19 points. Matt Simmons added 19 points and nine rebounds. Tyrone Phillips scored 14 and Karron McKenzie 12.

FHSU shoots 54-percent from the floor, hit 8-of-17 3’s and were 15-of-19 from the free throw line.

The Tigers improve to 9-1 and 3-1 in the MIAA while Northwest falls to 9-1 and also 3-1 in the MIAA.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview
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Matt Simmons Postgame Interview
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Game Highlights
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