FHSU Athletics

Fort Hays State senior Kate Lehman was tabbed the MIAA Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week for the fifth time this season on Monday (Jan. 26). Lehman reached a pair of career milestones in the 19-point win over No. 4 ranked Pittsburg State in Hays on Saturday.

Lehman had a historical week for the Tigers, moving into first all-time on the career rebounding list at FHSU, passing All-American Annette Wiles (961) for the top spot on the list. Lehman now has 975 rebounds for her career after grabbing 26 boards over two games last week. Additionally, Lehman averaged a double-double for the week with 19.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game, adding eight blocks, helping 17th-ranked Fort Hays State to a 34-point win over South Dakota Mines and a 19-point win over fourth-ranked Pittsburg State in Hays. Lehman now has reeled off seven consecutive double-doubles, reaching her 50th career double-double on Saturday in the process.

For the season, she continues to average a double-double of 20.6 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, adding 4.6 blocked shots per contest.