By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Fort Hays State shoots 63-percent in the second half as they knock off Nebraska-Kearney 88-77 in front of 3,367 Thursday night at Gross Coliseum. Down one, they go on a 19-4 run to build a 14 point lead with 1:17 to play. FHSU is now 14-8 overall and 7-6 in the MIAA. The Lopers fall to 13-7 and 8-5 in conference play.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Dom Samac Interview

Game Highlights

Dom Samac and James Fleming both had career nights. Samac scores 25 and Fleming 23. Achoki Moikobu adds 17. The Lopers were led by freshman Trey Landsmen who scored a 35.

The Tigers fell behind 6-0 to start the game and were down as many as eight in the first half but battled back to the the game 39-39 at the half.

FHSU built the second half lead as high as six before the Lopers battled back to go up two. FHSU trailed 68-67 with 5:29 to play then hit 12 of their next 14 shots to go up 14.

The Tigers are back at home Saturday at 4pm against Emporia State.