Kearney, Neb. - The Fort Hays State men's basketball team finished the first half on a 17-8 run to take control and went on to beat Nebraska-Kearney, 75-60, Tuesday night at the Health & Sports Center.

The Tigers improve to 3-0 and win a third straight game in Kearney. The Lopers, starting a five game home stand, fall to 2-2 on the year.

Moment of the Game
Behind center Josiah Parker and guard Jeremy Cruise, UNK hung with the Tigers for the first 13 minutes. A layup by Parker at the 7:22 mark was the eighth tie (24-24) of the contest.

However, that would be the last tie as a three from Willie Hassell got Hays going, starting a run that made it 41-32 at the break. in the 2nd half, UNK didn't get closer then 11 points.

On the night, Hays had advantages in points of turnovers (17-4), made 3's (6-2) and field goal percentage (43.3 to 42.9). 

Lopers of the Game
Parker (Sr., C, Lincoln) - career high 25 points (17 in the 1st half) on 8 of 14 FG shooting & 9 of 11 FT shooting; 7 rebounds, 3 blocks
Cruise (Jr., G, St. Edward) - 10 points (7 in the 1st half) on 4 of 6 FG shooting
Michael McLeod (Jr., F, Ainsworth) - 3 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 points in first Loper appearance
Brian Ridgeway (Jr., G, Casper, Wyo.) - 6 rebounds, 5 points

Opponent Notes
Hassell had 16 points, 4 assists
Corbin Kuntzsch had 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Dominique Jones had 10 points, 5 assists
Ryan Herman had 10 rebounds, 7 points, 4 assists, 2 steals

Up Next
UNK hosts York College tomorrow night. There will be no admission charged.