By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State shot 61-percent in the first half and hit seven 3-pointers in building a 16-point halftime lead then hold on in the second half for an 84-74 win over Northeastern State Thursday at Gross Coliseum. The RiverHawks (4-10, 3-7 MIAA) scored the first eight points of the second half but the Tigers (12-4, 6-4 MIAA) answered with seven straight to push the lead back to double-figures where it would remain the rest of the game.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Craig Nicholson Postgame Interview

 

Game  Highlights

 

Rob Davis led the Tigers with 24 points, Craig Nicholson added 15 and Dom Samac 13 along with 13 rebounds. Nicholson also dished out five assists and is now second in career assists with 561, passing Mark Wilson. He moves into ninth in career scoring with 1,255 points, passing Fred Campbell.

The Tigers shoot 53-percent for the night including 10-of-20 from beyond the arc and hit 18-of-21 free throws. They outrebounded the RiverHawks by 17 but turned the ball over 2o times.