By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lincoln used a 24-5 second half run to erase a 10-point deficit and defeat the Fort Hays State Tigers 76-70 Saturday afternoon at Jason Gym. The Tigers (11-4, 5-4 MIAA) have now lost two straight following a six-game win streak. The Blue Tigers (10-5, 6-3 MIAA) snap a two game losing skid.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

 

Fort Hays State went on an 11-2 run to build a 10-point lead with 12:02 to play, but Lincoln held them to five points over the next 11 minutes and built a nine-point lead.

FHSU was held to 38-percent shooting in the second half and finished at 43-percent for the game. Lincoln shot 54-percent in the second half and was 45-percent for the contest. The Tigers hit 10 three-pointers and Lincoln 11.

Rob Davis led FHSU with 20 points and nine rebounds. Dom Samac added 16 points and eight boards.

Lincoln was led by Jaylon Smith who hit seven 3-pointers and scored 21. Richie Lewis added 18 and Anthony Vedure chipped in with 15, nine below his season average.