By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

KEARNEY, Neb. – Shaquille Cooper rushed for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, Charles Tigner added another 95 on the ground with three touchdowns and Fort Hays State outscored Nebraska-Kearney 20-7 in the second half and beat the Lopers 27-17 Saturday afternoon at Cope Stadium at Foster Field.

Fort Hays State (7-4) finishes with their third straight season of seven or more wins, a first in program history.

Chris Brown Postgame Press Conference

 

Shaquille Cooper Postgame Interview

 

Charles Tigner Postgame Interview

 

Game Highlights

The Tigers (7-4) rushed for a season-best 299 yards as they win their fifth straight over the Lopers and fourth straight in Kearney.

Tigner scored on runs of 41, one and 29 yards, all out the wildcat package. Cooper’s 12-yard touchdown run with 4:02 to play capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive after Nebraska-Kearney (1-10) had cut the lead to three.

Fort Hays State struggled throwing the ball. Backup quarterback Brad Schencker completed 7-of-19 passes for 36 yards with no touchdowns and interceptions.