February 7, 2008

Gorillas Claim Workmanlike Victory, 67-53

    PITTSBURG -- Pittsburg State University knocked down 63 percent of its shots in the first half en route to a 12-point cushion and the Gorillas never looked back in the second half while claiming a workmanlike 67-53 win over Fort Hays State University Thursday (Feb. 7) at John Lance Arena.
    The win helped the Gorillas improve to 14-6 overall, 5-6 in the MIAA, while helping Pitt State ease the sting of an 85-78 triple overtime defeat at the hands of the Tigers (14-6, 6-5 MIAA) on Jan. 30 at Hays.
    Cory Abercrombie went 8-for-10 from the field and finished the game with a game-high 24 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Gorillas. Carlos Taylor added 14 points, while Michael Hutchingson finished in double figures with 10 as well.
    FHSU, which shot just 38 percent from the field in the game, got a team-leading 17 points from Tyrone Evans. LaTravis Turner and Corbin Kuntzsch added seven apiece for the Tigers.