Fort Hays State looks to jump back into the win column on Saturday evening (Nov. 24) when it hosts Sterling College at 5 pm in Hays. The Tigers enter at 2-3 overall, while the Warriors are 1-3 overall.
 
Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a 76-75 loss at Newman University on Tuesday evening. FHSU took the lead with 13 seconds remaining in the game, but Newman jumped back ahead on a pair of free throws with just under five seconds remaining in the game. The Tigers are 0-3 away from home this season, away and neutral sites combined.
 
The Tigers have won the last 14 meetings with Sterling College. Last year the Tigers defeated the Warriors 92-58 in Hays. Trey O'Neil led the Tigers in scoring that game with 20 points.
 
This game marks the first of a six-game home stand for the Tigers. FHSU has one more non-conference tune up on Tuesday night (Nov. 27) before jumping into MIAA play on December 4.
 
Fort Hays State has four players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Marcus Cooper at 16 points per game. Brady Werth averages 12.8 per game, Aaron Nicholson averages 10.2, and Devin Davis is right at 10 per game. Kyler Kinnamon leads in assists at 4 per game, while Jared Vitztum pulls down a team-best 6.2 rebounds per game.