Box Score


The Tigers dealt with a hot shooting opponent for the second day in a row, but capitalizing on turnovers was key in a 90-72 win for the Tigers over Baker on Sunday (Nov. 27). The Tigers moved to 6-0 overall heading into MIAA play, which starts Wednesday at Lincoln in Jefferson City, Mo. FHSU finished its non-conference regular season slate perfect for the second straight season.

Baker finished with a higher shooting percentage overall and beyond the 3-point line than FHSU. The Wildcats shot 55.3 percent from the field (26-of-47) and 60 percent (6-of-10) beyond the arc. FHSU shot the ball very well also at 52.3 percent (34-of-65) from the field and 45.8 percent (11-of-24) beyond the 3-point line. FHSU scored 24 points off 20 Baker turnovers and attempted 22 more shots.

Kendrick Morse led FHSU with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting, which included two 3-point field goals and a 2-of-2 effort at the free-throw line. Tyrone Phillips continued his hot hand of late with 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, which included three 3-point field goals, and a 4-of-4 effort at the free-throw line. Karron McKenzie finished with 15 and Matt Simmons added 12. Simmons also led the team in rebounds with seven. Omar McDade had a season-high six assists.

Baba Dialo led Baker with 15 points, followed by Corey Anderson with 12 and Todd Eils with 10.

Fort Hays State opens MIAA play at Lincoln on Wednesday (Nov. 30) in Jefferson City, Mo. The game is set to tipoff at 7:30 pm, which follows the women's game at 5:30 pm.