By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Fort Hays State rallied from 13 down with under four minutes to play to force overtime, but Northwest Missouri State outscores them 10-2 in the extra period for a 74-66 win at Bearcat Arena in Maryville. The loss snaps FHSU’s three-game win streak and drops them to 7-4 overall and 1-2 in the MIAA. The Bearcats improve to 8-2 and 2-1 in conference play.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

 

Northwest led 61-48 with 3:44 to play but FHSU closed the game on a 16-3 run to force overtime. James Fleming’s conventional 3-point play cut the gap to three then Jeremy Wilson hit a 3-pointer with :10 to play to tie the game.

Northwest controlled the overtime, hitting two 3-pointers and hitting all four of their free throws. The Tigers were 0-for-9 in the extra period.

Game Highlights

 

 

Craig Nicholson led four Tigers in double-figures with 16 points before fouling out late in regulation. James Fleming added 12 while Dom Samac and Jeremy Wilson both scored 11.

Northwest was led by redshirt freshman Justin Pitts who scored a game-high 19.

The Tigers are off until January 3rd when they host Missouri Southern.