Box Score

Hays, Kan. - The SBU men's basketball team played a great game against #8 Fort Hays State on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 68-63 victory. The Bearcats spread out the offense nicely, with four different Bearcats scoring in double figures.

The Bearcats had a great defensive effort on Sunday afternoon in Hays, using their defense and three point shooting to help keep #8 Fort Hays State in check, allowing only 63 points. Hays jumped out to an early lead in the first half, leading by as many as 10 points halfway through the first half. The Bearcats battled back at the end of the first half to take a 31-27 lead into halftime. The Bearcats and Tigers would go back and forth throughout the second half. The Bearcats hit keys three's and free throws down the stretch to regain the lead and hold off the Tigers as the Bearcats went on to a 68-63 victory.

Ryan Dougherty once again led the Bearcats in scoring with 17 points off of 5 of 7 shooting from the field, including four three point baskets. Jake Littrel gave the Bearcats a nice boost off the bench, scoring 12 points while Preston Guiot added 11 points and 8 assists in the win. The big men played well, with Robson Memnon giving the Bearcats a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, and Daveion Zellner gave SBU 9 points while grabbing 8 rebounds.

As a team the Bearcats shot 44.1% from the field, 40.9% from beyond the arc, and 58.3% from the free throw line. The Bearcats were strong on the boards, outrebouding the Tigers 39-38, forced 18 turnovers, and had 16 assists in the victory.

"When you go on the road you must guard well and rebound well," head coach Jeff Guiot stated after the victory. "We held them to 40 percent shooting on the game, and we attacked the basket really well. This was our best team defensive effort this season, and our defense really set the tone for us this afternoon. It was a good win for us, no question."

The Bearcats will look to extend their win streak to four games when they host Bible Baptist College on Tuesday, January 10. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. from the Meyer Sports Center in Bolivar.