The Fort Hays State scored the games first seven points, building an 18-point halftime lead then pulled away late to defeat Oklahoma-Panhandle State 98-74 Saturday at Gross Coliseum. The victory improves the 25th-ranked Tigers to 5-0 while the Aggies fall to 0-5.
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Mark Johnson Postgame Interview
Carson Konrade led the way with a career-high 26 points. The Spearville senior was 8-for-14 from the field including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc and hit all five of his free throw attempts. Dwayne Brunson recorded his third straight double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Craig Nicholson added 11 points and Jared Tadlock 10.
Carson Konrade Postgame Interview
The Tigers shoot 53-percent for the game including 10-of-20 from beyond the arc and were 20-of-23 from the free throw line. They outrebounded the Aggies by 19.
Game Highlights
FHSU is back in action Tuesday against Rockhurst at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.