By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State closed on an 11-3 run after Emporia State tied the game at 47 with 4:38 to play and beat the Hornets 58-50 at Gross Coliseum to end their three-game losing streak. Trey O’Neil scored five straight points including a corner 3-pointer to push the lead to five. Grant Holmes hit four straight free throws and Brady Werth knocked down two from the charity line.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Grant Holmes Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

Werth, who missed the last four games because of mononucleosis, led the Tigers (13-8, 6-6 MIAA) with 15 points. Grant Holmes added 10 points and five boards.

Hadley Gillum, who leads the Tigers in scoring at over 17 points per game, was held to four but pulled down a team-high six rebounds.

Hassan Thomas led Emporia State (8-13, 3-9 MIAA) with 12 points and nine rebounds. Stephaun Limuel added 11.