{"id":93803,"date":"2026-01-27T14:04:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=93803"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:20:14","slug":"defense-rebounding-lift-fort-hays-state-past-central-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=93803","title":{"rendered":"Defense, rebounding lift Fort Hays State past Central Oklahoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Story by GARRETT WELLBROCK Photos by ELI BLANKINSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort Hays State leaned on defense, rebounding and late-game execution to secure its fifth straight win on Saturday, edging Central Oklahoma 58-53 to move into sole possession of second place in the MIAA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers (15-4, 7-3 MIAA) held the Bronchos to just 36.4% shooting and controlled the glass 42-29 in a game that was tight from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe didn\u2019t shoot it well early, but our defense kept us in it,\u201d Fort Hays State head coach Mark Johnson said. \u201cWhen shots aren\u2019t falling, you have to rebound and defend, and I thought we did both at a really high level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photos from FHSU vs Rogers State <\/em><\/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=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93798\" data-id=\"93798\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05.jpg?resize=790%2C750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C972&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?resize=274%2C260&amp;ssl=1 274w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C142&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C729&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1458&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1944&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-05-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Dan Mukuna drives to the basket.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93800\" data-id=\"93800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01.jpg?resize=709%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?resize=709%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 709w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?resize=180%2C260&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?resize=104%2C150&amp;ssl=1 104w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1109&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?resize=1064%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1064w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?resize=1418%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1418w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?w=1773&amp;ssl=1 1773w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-01-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Dan Mukuna stands at half court during warmups.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93791\" data-id=\"93791\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02.jpg?resize=737%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?resize=737%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 737w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?resize=187%2C260&amp;ssl=1 187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?resize=108%2C150&amp;ssl=1 108w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?resize=1106%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1106w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?resize=1475%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1475w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?w=1843&amp;ssl=1 1843w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-02-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kyle Grill dunks the ball during warmups.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93790\" data-id=\"93790\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03.jpg?resize=735%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?resize=735%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 735w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?resize=187%2C260&amp;ssl=1 187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?resize=108%2C150&amp;ssl=1 108w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1070&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?resize=1102%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1102w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?resize=1470%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1470w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?w=1837&amp;ssl=1 1837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-03-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kyle Grill and Lucas Hammeke standing for the national anthem.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93799\" data-id=\"93799\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04.jpg?resize=625%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?resize=625%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 625w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?resize=159%2C260&amp;ssl=1 159w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?resize=92%2C150&amp;ssl=1 92w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1259&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?resize=937%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 937w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?resize=1249%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1249w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-04-scaled.jpg?w=1562&amp;ssl=1 1562w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Caden Fry wins the tip over Dan Mukuna.<\/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-93789\" data-id=\"93789\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06.jpg?resize=692%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?resize=692%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 692w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?resize=176%2C260&amp;ssl=1 176w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?resize=101%2C150&amp;ssl=1 101w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1137&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?resize=1038%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1038w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?resize=1383%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1383w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?w=1729&amp;ssl=1 1729w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-06-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Blake Danitschek goes up for the block on Caden Fry.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93788\" data-id=\"93788\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07.jpg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-07-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">An official stands with the ball on the baseline.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93787\" data-id=\"93787\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09.jpg?resize=642%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?resize=642%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 642w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?resize=163%2C260&amp;ssl=1 163w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?resize=94%2C150&amp;ssl=1 94w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1225&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?resize=963%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 963w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?resize=1284%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-09-scaled.jpg?w=1604&amp;ssl=1 1604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kyle Grill shoots a three pointer.<\/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=\"782\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93786\" data-id=\"93786\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10.jpg?resize=790%2C782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1013&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?resize=263%2C260&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C148&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C760&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1520&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C2026&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-10-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kyle Grill celebrates after scoring a big time three pointer.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93785\" data-id=\"93785\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11.jpg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-11-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Eli Lawson shoots 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=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93792\" data-id=\"93792\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08.jpg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-08-scaled.jpg?w=1580 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">FHSU Head Coach Mark Johnson speaking to his players during a timeout. Johnson said after the game &#8220;I&#8217;m proud of our guys. They played to the very end and found a way to win.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93784\" data-id=\"93784\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-12.jpg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-12-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-12-scaled.jpg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-12-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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1929w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kyle Grill dips his shoulder into a defender.<\/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=\"1001\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93797\" data-id=\"93797\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-14.jpg?resize=790%2C1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-14-scaled.jpg?resize=808%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 808w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-14-scaled.jpg?resize=205%2C260&amp;ssl=1 205w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-14-scaled.jpg?resize=118%2C150&amp;ssl=1 118w, 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class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jahvari Martino celebrates after their overtime win vs RSU.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-93782\" data-id=\"93782\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-15.jpg?resize=683%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-15-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-15-scaled.jpg?resize=173%2C260&amp;ssl=1 173w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FHSUvsRSU-15-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, 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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>Senior guard Lucas Hammeke delivered one of the best all-around performances of his career, finishing with 9 points, a career-high 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and just 1 turnover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wasn\u2019t great offensively early, but I just tried to impact the game in other ways,\u201d Hammeke said. \u201cDefense and rebounding were huge for us, especially in the second half.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort Hays State led for most of the first half, taking a 25-24 advantage into the halftime break after twice building an 8-point lead. The defensive struggle continued into the second half, with neither team topping double-figure scoring until nearly 10 minutes had elapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Oklahoma (12-10, 5-5) briefly took the lead at 40-39 before a Kyle Grill 3-pointer from the left corner ignited an 11-0 Tigers run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat shot was big,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cKyle and Dan (Mukuna) stepped up late, and that\u2019s what good teams do \u2014 they find ways to close.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mukuna capped the run with a layup at the 1:44 mark to give Fort Hays State its largest lead of the game at 10 points. Mukuna finished with 18 points, while Grill added 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hammeke said limiting Central Oklahoma\u2019s inside scoring and defending conference scoring leader Matthew Willenborg were key factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe had great post defense from Eli (Lawson) and Juju (Ramirez),\u201d Hammeke said. \u201cWe knew what Willenborg could do, and I thought we made it tough on him all night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers sealed the win at the free-throw line, going 14-of-17, while holding off any late Bronchos push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Nwankwo led Central Oklahoma with 23 points. 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