Box Score
HAYS, Kan. — Kenneth Iheme rushed for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 11:34 to play in the game, as No. 11 Fort Hays State University rallied for a 21-17 victory over Pittsburg State University Saturday (Oct. 7).

The Tigers (6-0, 6-0 MIAA) scored the game's final 21 points to overcome a 17-0 deficit against the Gorillas (2-4, 2-4 MIAA).

Pitt State struck first on John Roderique's 32-yard touchdown pass to Austin Panko with 4:28 to play in the first quarter. Simanu'a Thomas added a 22-yard interception return for a touchdown for the Gorillas with 0:29 remaining in the opening period.

Jared Vincent's 47-yard field with 10:18 left in the second quarter extended Pitt State's lead to 17-0.

The Tigers started their rally with a 47-yard touchdown run by Iheme with 6:06 left in the second period – one play after a Pitt State fumble.

The Gorillas pinned the Tigers at the FHSU 1 with 1:54 remaining in the first half, but Iheme broke loose for a 27-yard run and FHSU back-up quarterback Jacoby Williams – playing for an injured Dustin Mezera – tossed a 70-yard touchdown pass to Matt Wendelberger with 48 ticks remaining.

Both the Tigers and Gorillas missed field goals in the third and fourth quarters, before FHSU went in front, 21-17, on Iheme's two-yard touchdown run that capped a six-play, 80-yard drive.

Pitt State's final drive ended with the Gorillas being held on downs at the FHSU 18 as time expired.

Roderique completed 12 of 28 passes for 139 yards in the contest. He also carried the ball 28 times for 131 yards. Michael Rose also rushed the ball 25 times for 90 yards, while Panko caught four passes for a team-leading 64 yards.