By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State shot nearly 70-percent from the floor in the first half and 59-percent for the game as they roll past Central Christian 96-64 Wednesday at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers scored 27 points from the free throw line and outscore the Tigers from McPherson 38-5 off of turnovers as they improve to 3-0.

FHSU used an early 7-0 run to go up nine and led 50-30 at the half. They quickly pushed the lead to 26 after halftime and led by as many as 35 in the second half.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interiew

Dom Samac Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

 

Dom Samac and Jake Stoppel both scored 18 points and Craig Nicholson added 15. Samac added nine rebounds and hit 10 of 12 free throw attempts. Nicholson went 3-of-6 from the floor and 8-of-11 from the free throw line while dishing out five assist.

Central Christian was led by Michael Gholston who scored 16.