Hays Post Sports
HAYS – Fort Hays State dominated the stat sheet but five turnovers ultimately did then in in a 31-22 loss to Washburn Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. Despite outgaining the Ichabods by 155 yards and holding a 30-13 advantage in first downs, the turnovers were too much to overcome as the Tigers lose a third straight game.
Washburn (5-2,-1, 4-2 MIAA) scored 17 points off of the FHSU turnovers, including touchdowns on a fumble scoop and score from 60 yards out and a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown that pushed the Ichabods to the final margin with 1:31 to play. One of the Tigers three fumbles led to a field goal early in the fourth quarter that pushed the Ichabod lead to nine points…