By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State used 24-4 first half run to build a 23-point lead and defeat the Pittsburg State Gorillas 77-57 Saturday afternoon in front of 2,225 at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers shot 53-percent in the first half as they bounce back from their first loss of the season to improve to 11-1 overall and 5-1 in the MIAA.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

 

Game Highlights

 

The Gorillas, who were held to their season-low in points, has lost two of their last three and droops to 10-3 and 4-3 om conference play.

Pitt State pulled within 14 and had the ball midway through the fourth quarter, but a steal and layup by Nicola Kacperska sparked a 9-0 run to push the lead back to 23.

Chelsea Mason led three Tigers in double-figures with 16 points. Jill Faxon added 13 and Beth Bohuslavsky 10.

The Tigers forced 18 Pitt State turnvers resulting in 33 points.