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Big day for Nathan Lindsey in FHSU win over Missouri Southern

By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Nathan Lindsey had a career day on senior day, recovering two fumbles, intercepting a pass and returning a kickoff in Fort Hays State’s 49-41 win over Missouri Southern in front of 3,234 at Lewis Field. The victory improves the Tigers to 6-4, securing back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2003 and 2004. The Lions drop their second straight and fall to 4-6.

Coach Chris Brown Postgame Interview


Ed Williams / Nathan Lindsey Postgame Interview


Quinten Darby’s one-yard touchdown run gave FHSU the lead following an Alex Schmidtberger interception on MSSU’s first possession. Ed Smith’s six-yard TD run put the Tigers up 14-7. Nathan Lindsey then returned a fumble 49 yards for a score following a Missouri Southern pass completion for a 21-7 halftime lead.

The Tigers went up 28-7, scoring on a Treveon Albert three-yard run on their first possession of the third quarter. Southern responded with two straight scores to pull withing 28-21. Following Nathan Lindsey’s second fumble recovery, Albert connected with Ed Williams on an 86-yard scoring strike to push the lead to two touchdowns.

Game Highlights


After Southern closed the gap to seven with 6:00 to play, Lindsey returned the kickoff 92 yards to push the margin back to two touchdowns. Kenneth Iheme scored on a one-yard run late. Southern got a touchdown on the final play for the final margin.

FHSU gained a season-high 419 yards including 234 on the ground. Ed Smith led the rushing attack with 100 yards. Treveon Albert added 82 and Kenneth Iheme 51.

Albert completed 8 of 11 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown and an interception.

Defensively, Justin McPhail recorded 16 tackles.

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