By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State hit their first seven shots to build an early 13-point lead, then after Newman answered with a 17-2 run to go up two, the Tigers responded with a 31-8 run spanning the first and second halves and beat the Jets 90-63 Monday night at Gross Coliseum.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Hadley Gillum Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

The Tigers (9-3) shot 54-percent from the field including 11-of-18 from 3-point range as they win their 12th straight at home over the Jets.

Eight Tigers scored eight or more points led by Hadley Gullum’s 25. Grant Holmes added 12.

Newman (5-6) who is winless in five games against the MIAA, was led by Andre Sands who came off the bench to score 18.