By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Treveon Albert threw for three touchdowns and ran for two others leading the Fort Hays State Tigers to a 48-13 win over Northeastern State Saturday afternoon at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Albert, who didn’t start the game at quarterback but took all of the snaps under center in the second half after Kevin Spain went down with an ankle injury, scored on touchdowns runs of four and nine yards. He hooked up with running back Kenneth Iheme on a 27-yard TD pass. Albert also hit Isaiah Maxi on an 11-yard strike and Ed Williams on a 12-yard TD pass.

Chris Brown Postgame Interview

 

Northeastern State grabbed the early lead with a 12-play 80-yard scoring drive on their first possession. Albert first touchdown run late in the first quarter tied the game. Drew O’Brien’s extra point gave the Tigers the lead for good. O’Brien would kick field goals of 41 and 38 yards to put the Tigers up 13-6 early in the second quarter. Albert’s strike to Iheme gave FHSU a 20-6 lead at the half.

Treveon Albert / Micheal Terry Postgame Interview

 

The Tigers finished with 408 yards of offense, 197 on the ground and 211 through the air and had the ball for 35:29, one week after having it for just over 19 minutes in their season opening loss to Central Oklahoma.

Game Highlights

 

Ed Williams had eight receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown. Edward Smith led the Tigers rushing attack with 70 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown. Kenneth Iheme, who didn’t play in the second half after an apparent shoulder injury, rushed for 62 yards on eight carries.

Fort Hays State improves to 1-1 both overall and in MIAA play. They are back at home next Saturday to host Lindenwood at 7pm.