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The Fort Hays State Tigers raced out to a 27-0 first half lead, but Central Missouri would score the next 41 points and beat the Tigers 48-34 Saturday afternoon at Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, ending FHSU’s five-game win streak. The loss drops the Tigers to 5-5 and 3-5 in the MIAA. The Mules end their season at 6-4 and 5-4 in the conference.
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The Tigers struck early, scoring on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Treveon Albert to Keaton Callins on their first
possession. The Tigers missed the extra point and led 6-0.
Game Highlights
After the Mules botched a field goal attempt, Albert connected with Ed Williams on a 35-yard strike to push the lead to 13-0, capping a 97-yard drive. After the Mules fumbled the ensuing kickoff, Williams would haul in a four-yard catch to make it 20-0. Albert added a two-yard TD run with 8:17 to play in the second and give the Tigers a 27-0.
Central Missouri would score on their final two possessions of the second quarter to cut the lead to 27-14 at the half. The Mules then scored touchdowns on two of their first three possessions of the third quarter to take a 28-27 lead with 1:17 to play in the third.
Ronrei Lloyd’s 52-yard touchdown catch on third and 14 pushed the Mules lead to 35-27. An Albert interception set up a four-yard pass to Anthony Kirkwood and gave Central a 41-27 lead after a missed extra point.
The Tigers would answer with a seven play, 77-yard scoring drive, capped by a four-yard TD catch by Keaton Callins to pull within seven at 41-34, but the Mules returned the ensuing kickoff 96-yards for a touchdown for the final margin.
Fort Hays State ends with 477 yards of offense, 164 on the ground and 313 through the air. The Mules rack up 504 yards, 174 on the ground and 330 through the air.
Treveon Albert completed 21-of-40 passes for 313 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Callins led the Tigers with eight catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Tanner Hageman had five catches for 70 yards and Ed Willams hauled in three for 49 yards and two scores.
Andre Smith led the Tigers rushing attack with 15 carries for 88 yards.