Fort Hays State’s Kate Lehman was named the MIAA Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday.

Lehman, a junior from Newton, Kan., averaged a double-double for the week in points and rebounds, with 20.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game for the Tigers first two MIAA contests.

Against Missouri Western, Lehman just missed a triple-double for the third time this season, pulling down 12 rebounds to go with 24 points and eight blocks. Against No. 8 ranked Central Missouri, the 6-4 center had 16 points and 11 boards in 26 minutes. The junior has now hit the double-double mark in four straight games.

FHSU returns to action on Monday, Dec. 16 in a home contest against University of Saint Mary, slated for 7 p.m.

— FHSU Sports Information —