By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Pittsburg State outscores Fort Hays State 16-7 over the final six minutes as they rally for a 69-64 win in front of 3,241 Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. The loss ends the Tigers four-game win streak and drops them to 12-7 overall and 5-5 in the MIAA. The Gorillas improve to 11-7 and 7-3 in conference play.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

 

Game Highlights

 

FHSU hit their first four 3-pointers and lead early 12-2 but the Gorillas outscore them 24-8 over the next 11 minutes to go up by six and led by four, 34-30 at the half.

Tom Gabric converted a conventional three-point play to put the Tigers up 57-53 with 6:04 left but Pitt responds by going on a 10-2 run to take a four-point lead with 2:39 left.

Royce Williams hit a 3-pointer to pull FHSU within one with less than 30 seconds to play but the Gorillas hit their final six free throws to seal the win.

Williams led the Tigers with 18 points.