On a day they honored their late coach Scott Bostwick, Northwest Missouri State scored on six straight first half possessions on their way to a 70-17 win over the Fort Hays State Tigers Saturday afternoon in Maryville. The 70 points are the most ever allowed by a Tiger team.

After going 3-and-out in their first possessions, the Bearcats raced to a 42-3 lead before the Tigers were able to score on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Blake McAhren to Tanner Hageman late in the first half.

The Bearcats finish with 625 yards of offense, 349 through the air and 276 on the ground. The Tigers go for 339 yards, 187 through the air and 152 on the ground.

Blake McAhren completed 16 of 28 passes for 187 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Andre Smith led the ground game with 78 yards on 18 carries. Anthony Smith had five catches for 31 yards.

The loss drops the Tigers to 1-3 and 1-2 in the MIAA.

Coaches Interview:
Coaches Interview 09-24-11

Player Interviews:
Player Interviews 09-24-11

Game Highlights:
Game Highlights 09-24-11