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Late run lifts Tigers past Southwest Baptist

By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State closed on a 28-12 run after falling behind by one with 8:26 to play and beat Southwest Baptist 81-66 in front of 3,385 Saturday at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers (15-7, 9-7 MIAA) built a five-point halftime lead and were up six midway through the second half when the Bearcats (9-13, 4-12 MIAA) put together an 11-4 run to take the lead on a Logan Hovey 3-pointer.

FHSU scored the next seven to take the lead back for good.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview


Dom Samac Postgame Interview


Game Highlights


Dom Samac scored 25 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead the Tigers. The senior center was 6-of-7 from the floor including 2-for-2 from beyond the arc and hit 11-of-13 free throws. Rob Davis hit a couple of key 3-pointers late and scored 20. Jake Stoppel added 18

Logan Hovey led Bearcats with 21.

 

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