By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Chelsea Mason scored 19 points and Paige Lunsford added a career-high 15 to lead the Fort Hays State Lady Tigers to a hard fought 71-52 win at Northwest Missouri State Saturday afternoon in Maryville. Kate Lehman, who was held to just three points in the first half, added 11 as FHSU wins their ninth straight to close out first semester play 10-1 and 3-0 in the MIAA. The Bearcats fall to 4-8 and 0-3 in the MIAA.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

 

 

After a back and forth first half, the Lady Tigers put together a 9-0 run to build an eight-point lead and led by as many as 11 before settling for an eight-point lead at the break.

Game Highlights

 

 

The Lady Tigers shot just 40-percent for the game but forced 29 turnovers, outscoring the Bearcats 33-8 off turnovers. Their 20 steals led to 12 fast break points.

FHSU is off until January 3rd when they host Missouri Southern at Gross Coliseum.