HAYS, Kan. – Dante Brown kicked a record five field goals, Jacob Mezera set a new career pass completion record and the Fort Hays State defense had their first shutout since 2008 as the Tigers win their homecoming game 15-0 over Central Oklahoma in front of 7,140 at Lewis Field.

The Tigers (4-1) last shutout came 116 games ago in their season opener against New Mexico Highlands on August 28th, 2008. It’s the first time UCO (2-3) had been held scoreless since a Sept. 17, 2011 by Angelo State.

Chris Brown Postgame Press Conference

Jacob Mezera Postgame Interview

Colt Trachsel Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

Brown connected on field goals from 21, 39, 30 and 25 in the first half to give FHSU a 12-0 halftime lead. His 44-yarder late in the third quarter pushed the lead to 15-0 and would the final points of the night. Brown missed on a 45-yard attempt with a little under four minutes to play.

The Tiger defense was locked in from the start forcing three and outs on the Bronchos first six possessions. UCO only first down of the first half came on a 40-yard pass from Chandler Garrett to Ronald Monroe late in the second quarter but Alex Quevedo missed a 46-yard field goal.

Ian Nordell sacked the UCO quarterback on fourth down on the Bronchos only trip into the redzone early in the fourth quarter. The Tigers forced an incomplete pass on UCO’s next possession to preserve the shutout.

Doyin Jibowu picked off a pass midway through the third quarter. Connor Shedeed picked off another, his third interception of the season, on the Bronchos final possession to seal the win.

The Tigers held UCO to 59 yards rushing and only 234 yards for the game.

Charles Tigner rushed for 101 yards on 24 carries for his second straight 100-yard game. Jacob Mezera completed 18 of 31 passes for 201 yards to become FHSU’a all-time completion leader, now with 556.