Fort Hays State wrapped up a two game road trip in Colorado in Sunday against University of Colorado – Colorado Springs.  The Tigers trailed by ten points twice in the first half and didn’t score their first basket for nearly seven minutes but find a way to win against the Mountain Lions 75-68.

Aaron Nicholson played all 40 minutes and hit a three pointer that three pointer with 1:11 left in the game that increased the Tiger lead to 72-68.  Nicholson then forced turnover on the next possession and Nyjee Wright kissed shot off the glass for a 74-68 advantage.

The Tigers trailed by ten in the first half at 15-5 and 23-13.  A 13-4 run got FHSU back within one at 27-26.  The Tigers trailed 33-32 at halftime.  Jake Hutchings hit a three to open the second half and give the Tigers their first lead of the game.  The Mountain Lions took the lead back with under six minutes to go and led 62-59 with 5:30 left.  Aaron Nicholson hit a three pointer for a 64-62 lead, a lead the Tigers would never give back.

Jared Vitztum led the Tigers with 17 points.  Aaron Nicholson and Nyjee Wright each scored 14.  Jakes Hutchings scored 13 points, all in the second half.  Devin Davis added 11 before fouling out.

The Tiger defense held UCCS to 39% shooting and 23% on threes.  The Mountain Lions had been shooting 49% from the field and 38% on threes through two games.

FHSU is now 3-1 as is UCCS.

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