{"id":84324,"date":"2025-01-21T11:35:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=84324"},"modified":"2025-01-21T11:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T17:35:44","slug":"mens-basketball-sweeps-weekend-with-win-over-bearcats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=84324","title":{"rendered":"Men&#8217;s basketball sweeps weekend with win over Bearcats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Story by MAYAN PAZ Photos by PARKER NISBETH and RORY MOORE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fort Hays State University men\u2019s basketball team completed a sweep over Missouri Western State and Northwest Missouri State this weekend. After defeating the Griffons 61-50 on Thursday, the Tigers knocked off the NWMSU Bearcats 72-65 on Saturday in a tough and physical game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84307\" data-id=\"84307\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3925.jpg?w=790\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Riley gets sandwiched between barricading Bearcat defense while dribbling.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"949\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84306\" data-id=\"84306\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3868.jpg?resize=651%2C949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3868.jpg?w=651 651w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3868.jpg?resize=178%2C260 178w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3868.jpg?resize=103%2C150 103w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Riley scored 15 points with six field goals made in 25 minutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84302\" data-id=\"84302\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106.jpg?resize=505%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?resize=505%2C1024 505w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?resize=128%2C260 128w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?resize=74%2C150 74w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1558 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?resize=757%2C1536 757w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?resize=1009%2C2048 1009w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4106-scaled.jpg?w=1262 1262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Guard Kaleb Hammeke scored 16 points with five field goals made and three 3-pointers in 40 minutes played.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84301\" data-id=\"84301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183.jpg?resize=777%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?resize=777%2C1024 777w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?resize=197%2C260 197w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?resize=114%2C150 114w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1012 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?resize=1166%2C1536 1166w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?resize=1555%2C2048 1555w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4183-scaled.jpg?w=1943 1943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Hammeke and Riley tangle with Bearcat defense over a live ball.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84300\" data-id=\"84300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297.jpg?resize=690%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?resize=690%2C1024 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?resize=175%2C260 175w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?resize=101%2C150 101w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1140 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?resize=1035%2C1536 1035w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?resize=1380%2C2048 1380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?w=1725 1725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4297-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Guard Muhamed Kante protects the ball from Trey Moala.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"696\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84299\" data-id=\"84299\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365.jpg?resize=790%2C696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C902 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?resize=295%2C260 295w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C132 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C677 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1353 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1804 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4365-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Guard Kyle Grill squeezes past Padraig Gallagher and Trey Moala.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84298\" data-id=\"84298\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368.jpg?resize=536%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?resize=536%2C1024 536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?resize=136%2C260 136w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?resize=79%2C150 79w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1467 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?resize=804%2C1536 804w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?resize=1072%2C2048 1072w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4368-scaled.jpg?w=1340 1340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Grill scored 10 points with four field goals made in 24 minutes played.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"821\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84297\" data-id=\"84297\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435.jpg?resize=790%2C821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?resize=985%2C1024 985w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C260 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?resize=144%2C150 144w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C798 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?resize=1477%2C1536 1477w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?resize=1970%2C2048 1970w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4435-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Hammeke scores under the basket as Riley looks on. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"366\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84296\" data-id=\"84296\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467.jpg?resize=790%2C366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C475 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C172 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C70 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C356 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C712 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C949 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_4467-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Tigers pay their respects to the Bearcats after a tight 72-65 victory.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"686\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84295\" data-id=\"84295\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755.jpg?resize=790%2C686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C889 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?resize=299%2C260 299w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C130 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C667 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1334 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1779 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DSC_3755-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Forward Shaun Riley formulates a path to score.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaleb Hammeke and Shaun Riley started the game strong for the Tigers (12-4, 5-2), leading the team to an early 12-2 lead after four minutes. The Bearcats responded with a timeout and some substitutions and went on a run of their own, taking a 17-16 lead with just under nine minutes to play in the first half. Even though the game was close until the end, 17-16 was the only Bearcat lead in the game. With Riley dominating in the paint and Hammeke thriving as a playmaker, the Tigers got the lead back and finished the half with a 33-29 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI thought we ran good offense tonight. We played fairly well. Traejon (Davis) was big tonight. Shaun was really good on the glass and gave us a double-double,\u201d FHSU Head Coach Mark Johnson said. \u201cKaleb continues to be Kaleb, but we did a good job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half, Davis stood out as he scored a few mid-range jumpers and a couple of three-pointers in addition to his usual contribution in the paint. The Tigers opened up a game-high 13-point lead with six minutes to go, and with a 62-50 lead with four minutes on the game clock, it looked like the win was guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, a drama developed in the Coliseum. Marcus Glock, the Bearcats sharp-shooter, scored two consecutive three-pointers to cut down the Tiger lead to six points, and with the help of two successful free-throws by Emorie Knox, it was only a four-point Tiger lead, 65-61 with two and a half minutes left. Davies responded with another three-pointer from the right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Kyle Grill extended the lead back to nine with an assertive dunk, as only 27 seconds were left on the clock. Glock converted a four-point play to cut the lead back to five with 22 seconds to go, but it was a little too late, and Davis (18 points) closed the game with two free throws to set the final score, 72-65.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johnson spoke about how the Bearcats were able to stay in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe gave up too many threes, and that was the difference,\u201d he said. \u201cWe gave up 10 threes, and that&#8217;s why it was a hard-fought game through the end. But this week, we took care of what we had to do. We had to find a way to get two home ones, and we did.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riley, who scored 15 points and added 15 rebounds, spoke about the thrilling last minutes and the importance of the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDefense, executing, and playing hard are our main responsibilities as a team, and that&#8217;s our motto. So we go with those keys, and then we always win,\u201d he said. \u201cI feel pretty good about these two wins that we got. Coach emphasized that we had to get a sweep this weekend, especially at home. We can&#8217;t be losing at home too many times, especially in the MIAA. So these wins were very huge for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FHSU is currently in second place in the MIAA standings, behind unbeaten Washburn. The Tigers will play Rogers State on Thursday to start a four-game road trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84291\" data-id=\"84291\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13.jpg?resize=790%2C444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C575 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C208 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C863 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1151 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-2-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Fort Hays State University Bench after winning against Missouri Western<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84290\" data-id=\"84290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13.jpg?resize=692%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=692%2C1024 692w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=176%2C260 176w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=101%2C150 101w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1137 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1038%2C1536 1038w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1383%2C2048 1383w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1729 1729w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-3-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> #2 Traejon Davis clapping about a huge scoring run<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84289\" data-id=\"84289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13.jpg?resize=575%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=575%2C1024 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1367 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=863%2C1536 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1151%2C2048 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-4-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1438 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Traejon Davis shooting a free throw<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84288\" data-id=\"84288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13.jpg?resize=575%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=575%2C1024 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1367 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=863%2C1536 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1151%2C2048 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-5-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1438 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> #1 Kyle Grill shooting a 3pt shot<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84287\" data-id=\"84287\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13.jpg?resize=575%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=575%2C1024 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1367 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=863%2C1536 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1151%2C2048 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-6-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1439 1439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> #23 Shaun Riley shooting a free throw<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84286\" data-id=\"84286\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13.jpg?resize=790%2C444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C575 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C208 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C431 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C863 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1151 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-7-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Head Coach Mark Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84285\" data-id=\"84285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13.jpg?resize=575%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=575%2C1024 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1367 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=863%2C1536 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1151%2C2048 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-8-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1438 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Kaleb Hammeke with a dunk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84284\" data-id=\"84284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13.jpg?resize=575%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=575%2C1024 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1367 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=863%2C1536 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1151%2C2048 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-9-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1438 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Kaleb Hammeke with a dunk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84283\" data-id=\"84283\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13.jpg?resize=556%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=556%2C1024 556w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=141%2C260 141w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=81%2C150 81w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1416 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=833%2C1536 833w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1111%2C2048 1111w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-10-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1389 1389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> #3 Lucas Hammeke with a mid range jumper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84282\" data-id=\"84282\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13.jpg?resize=575%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=575%2C1024 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=146%2C260 146w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=84%2C150 84w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1367 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=863%2C1536 863w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1151%2C2048 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-11-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1438 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> Kyle Grill passing the ball to his teammate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84281\" data-id=\"84281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13.jpg?resize=655%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=655%2C1024 655w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=166%2C260 166w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=96%2C150 96w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1200 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=983%2C1536 983w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?resize=1310%2C2048 1310w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1638 1638w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FHSU-.vs-MWSU-12-of-13-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\"> #32 Eli Lawson shooting a short range jumper<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84280\" data-id=\"84280\" 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