October 19th, 2024 4:00pm
PITTSBURG -- Wide receiver Jack Roberts diving catch in the corner of the end zone with 1:00 to play in regulation gave No. 7 Pittsburg State University its first lead of the game and lifted the Gorillas to an 18-17 victory over Fort Hays State University Saturday (Oct. 19).
The visiting Tigers (5-3, 3-3 MIAA) stunned the sellout crowd of 9,265 fans at Carnie Smith Stadium most of the afternoon, leading on the scoreboard for more than 44 minutes of the play clock. With FHSU leading 17-12, Pitt State defensive lineman Malik Berry tipped a Caleb Heavner third down pass attempt high into the air and Gorillas safety Jordan Rogers snared the ball at the FHSU 32 and returned in 11 yards, giving the Gorillas the ball at the FHSU 21 with 2:51 to play in the game.
Pitt State (6-1, 5-1 MIAA), victimized earlier in the contest by a pair of red zone turnovers, cashed in finally with the go-ahead score.