By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

PITTSBURG, Kan. – No. 23 Pittsburg State hit their first eight shots in building an 11-point lead then held off every challenge by Fort Hays State for a 79-69 win over the fifth-ranked Tigers (20-3, 14-3 MIAA). The Gorillas (20-4, 14-4 MIAA) have now won nine straight and have won the last seven at home over the Tigers.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

 

The Gorillas, who never trailed in the game, went on an early 13-4 run to go up 11. The Tigers closed within two early in the second quarter and trailed by four at the half. The Gorillas used an 11-1 second half run to go up 16 early in the fourth quarter and never let the Tigers closer than six the rest of the way.

The Tigers, who shot 39-percent for the game including 4-of-18 from beyond the arc, were led by Chelsea Mason’s 15 points and nine rebounds. Beth Bohuslavsky added 14 and Jill Faxon 11.

Mikaela Burguss, who hit her first four 3-point attempts, led the Gorillas with 21 points. Hayden Herlocker and Paige Lungwitz both scored 14, Cathy Brugman 12 and Kylie Gafford 11.