JOPLIN, Mo. – Fort Hays State scored on three of their four possessions to start the second half, building a 25-point lead and hold on for a 42-31 win over Missouri Southern Saturday at Fred Hughes Stadium. The Tigers improve to 7-3, matching last season’s win total.

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Game Highlights

 

Shaquille Cooper rushed for 99 yards and had five receptions for 68 yards including a 29-yard screen pass for a touchdown. Quarterback Treveon Albert ran for 71 yards and a touchdown while completing 13 of 23 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns.

Doyin Jibowu returned a fumble eight-yards on Missouri Southern’s first offensive play to give the Tigers the early lead they would never relinquish. FHSU led 42-17 in the fourth quarter before MSSU scored a couple of late touchdowns for the final score.