By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Pittsburg State scored 17 unanswered second half points after Fort Hays State had built a 24-14 halftime lead and defeats the Tigers 31-24 in front of 6,043 at Lewis Field. The win improves the Gorillas to 3-1 and drops the Tigers to 3-1.

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Game Highlights

After Pitt State scored on the opening possession of the game then recovered an onside kick, the Tigers responded with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Treveon Albert to Zack Gaughan to tie the game 7-7. Shaquille Cooper scored on runs of 31 and 55 yards to give the Tigers the 10-point lead at the half.

Pitt State quarterback John Roderique scored both of the Gorillas second half touchdowns on six-yard runs. The first came after a fake punt which tied the game 24-24. The second came after a blocked field goal, but a controversial penalty for roughing the kicker kept the drive alive.

Treveon Albert completed 14 of 21 passes for 141 yards with a touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for 107 yards. Cooper added 104.

Roderique led the Gorillas with 117 rushing yards while passing for 225 and a touchdown.