By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Fort Hays State closes on an 18-6 run over the final 4:30 as they rally for an 87-79 win over Washburn in front of 4,026 at Gross Coliseum Thursday night. The Tigers improve to 16-9 overall and 9-7 in the MIAA. The Ichabods fall to 13-15 and 8-9 in the conference.

Mark Johnson

James Fleming

Game Highlights

FHSU hit a season 15 three-pointers and the Ichabods 12. The Tigers led by nine in the first half and were up six in the second half before the Ichabods used an 11-2 run to build a four-point lead with 4:30 to play. Royce Williams hit a three to tie the game. A three-point play from Dom Samac gave FHSU the lead for good. Williams would add another three-pointer and Jeremy Wilson olley-oop jam pushed the lead to six.

James Fleming hit his first six three’s and led the Tigers with 22 points. Williams added 15, Samac 14 and Jared Tadlock 10. Washburn was led by Kyle Wiggins who scored 17.