By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

The Fort Hays State Tigers raced out to a 20-4 lead over the first 10 minutes and cruise to a 94-50 win over Northwestern Oklahoma State Monday night at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers had runs of 9-0, 10-0 and 14-0 in the first half, building a 31-point halftime lead. The Rangers hit just 1 of their first 14 shots and hit only six shots in the first half scoring just 17 points.

Dom Samac led five Tigers in double-figures with a career-high 19 points and 13 rebounds. Royce Williams went 5-for-5 from beyond the arc and scores 17. Jake Stoppel and Achoki Moikobu add 13 and Jeremy Wilson 10.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Dom Samac Postgame Interview

 

FHSU shoots a season-high 65-percent from the floor including 11-of-17 from beyond the arc and dishes out 27 assists on their 33 made shots. Craig Nicholson recorded nine assists and had five steals.

The Rangers cut a 31-point halftime deficit to 24 midway through the second half, but the Tigers respond with a 25-4 run to build a 45 point lead with just under five minutes to play.

Game Highlights

 

 

The win improves FHSU to 6-3 while the Rangers fall to 2-6 with three of those losses coming to MIAA teams (FHSU, Central Oklahoma and Emporia State).

The Tigers return to action December 16, closing out non-conference play against Bethany College.