No. 12 Bearcats win on the road against Fort Hays State

HAYS, Kan. (KQTV) -- The No. 12 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats pull of a narrow 24-23 win at Fort Hays State on Saturday.

The Bearcats and Tigers were neck and neck throughout the first half, but the Bearcats had the early difference maker leading 17-14 at halftime.

In the second half the Bearcats took a 24-17 lead until late in the fourth. Fort Hays State's Kody Guy connected on a seven yard touchdown pass to Ayden Robinson-Wayne. The Tigers went for the late lead and the two point conversion but the Bearcat defense held strong to the late lead with 1:54 remaining.

The Bearcats improve to 5-1 and 4-1 in the MIAA. the Tigers fall to 3-4 and 2-2 in conference play

The Bearcats will travel to Kearney to take on the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers Saturday, October 24, who currently sit 1-6 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA. Kickoff at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium is set to take place at 1:00 p.m.