By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

After shooting 61-percent from the floor and hitting 7-of-9 three-pointers in the first half, the Fort Hays State Tigers connected on just 39-percent in the second and were just 1-for-6 from beyond the arc and lose 75-71 to Northeastern State Friday night in front of 3,437 at Gross Coliseum. The RiverHawks, who shot 52-percent in the first half, hit on 59-percent in the second including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc.

The Tigers led by as many as 11 in the first half before settling for a seven-point halftime lead. They pushed the lead to nine but get outscored 10-4 over the final 3:55.

The Tigers, who lead the MIAA and are fourth in the country in free throw shooting, hit just 6-of-14 while the RiverHawks connected on 22-of-26.

Dwayne Brunson led the Tigers with 22 points and nine rebounds. Carson Konrade added 18 and Craig Nicholson 13 before fouling out late in the game.

Bryton Hobbs led Northeastern State with a game-high 30.

The Tigers, who end the regular season 22-6 and 13-6 in the MIAA, will be the No. 4 seed in the MIAA tournament and play in the 2:15pm game on Friday.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

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