TOPEKA, Kan. – Marcus Cooper scored 19 of his team-high 22 points in the second half, Brady Werth added 20 but a late run by Washburn lifted the Ichabods to an 80-73 win over Fort Hays State Saturday afternoon at Lee Arena.

The loss snaps the Tigers (12-5, 6-2 MIAA) four-game win streak while Washburn (13-3, 6-1 MIAA) wins for the sixth time in seven games and has now won seven of their last eight at home over the Tigers.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

The Tigers trailed by 12 with 16 minutes to play then went on a 27-9 run to go up seven with with 7:25 to play. They were still up seven with 5:10 to play but get outscored 20-6 the rest of the way.

Nyjee Wright came off the bench to score 11 for the Tigers.

David Salach scored a career-high 24 for Washburn. Javion Blake added 19. Both did the majority of the scoring in the Ichabods final push.