By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State tied a season-high with 11 three-pointers as they win their fifth straight 68-47 over Northeastern State Thursday night at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers (15-1, 9-1 MIAA) hit five from long range in the first quarter and had eight by halftime.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

 

Game Highlights

 

The Tigers scored 25 points off 18 offensive rebounds and added 19 points off 19 RiverHawk turnovers.

Jill Faxon knocked down three 3-pointers and led the Tigers with 17 points. Paige Lunsford hit two from long range and scored 14 along with 13 rebounds. Chelsea Mason added four 3-pointers and scored 12.

Northeastern State (5-11, 2-8 MIAA) was led by Kate Bellamy who scored 12. The RiverHawks have now lost five straight to the Tigers and five straight overall.