The Fort Hays State Tigers outscore Missouri Western 14-4 in overtime for an 84-74 victory Saturday afternoon in St. Joesph, Missouri. The win improves the Tigers to 2-0 in the MIAA and 5-2 overall.
Mark Johnson Postgame Interview
The Tigers led it by 10 with six minutes to go, but Griffons close regulation with a 12-2 run to force the overtime.
Carson Konrade hit a three pointer to start the overtime scoring for the Tigers. Freshman Craig Nicholson then hit a three-pointer of his own to push the lead to six.
All five Tigers who scored, reached double figures led by Lance Russell and Dwayne Brunson who both scored 18. Nicholson added 17, Ben Congiusta 16 and Konrade totalled 15.
Dwayne Brunson Postgame Interview
Fort Hays State has now won three in a row.