Fort Hays State opened their men’s basketball season at the MIAA/NSIC Challenge in Marshall, Minnesota on Friday afternoon.  The Tigers opened the year with the University of Sioux Falls Cougars in a neutral court game.

Fort Hays State and Sioux Falls swapped the lead back and fourth several times over the first four minutes with the Tigers landing a 16-15 lead at the 14:15 mark.  It was all Sioux Falls for the remainder of the half.  The Cougars went on a separate 10-0 and 13-0 runs on their way to a 44-23 halftime lead.

Highlights

 

The Tigers never got closer than 18 points in the second half.  Sioux Falls shot 59% from the field and made 12 of 25 three point attempts on their way to a 89-70 victory.  Fort Hays State shot 45% in the game.

Coach Mark Johnson

 

Aaron Nicholson and Jared Vitzum each scored 11 in the game.  Marcus Cooper added 10 in the loss.

The 0-1 Tigers play Southwest Minnesota State Saturday at 3:30