Fort Hays State used a 33-6 run to eliminate any doubt of the outcome against UC-Colorado Springs on Friday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Mountain Lions led 5-3 early when the Tigers rally began. Tatyana Legette scored two of her game high nineteen to give Fort Hays State a lead they would never let go of at 7-5.

The Tigers shot 62% from the field in the first quarter and hit five of ten three pointers to help the cause. In the end Fort Hays State shot 40% for the game while hold UCCS to just 29% in the 81-51 victory.

Highlights

Whitney Clampitt matched Legette’s 19 points. Taylor Rolfs scored 11 first quarter points on her way to 15 in the game. Kacey Kennett added 14.

The Tigers move to 3-0. UCCS drops to 0-3.

Coach Tony Hobson

Earlier in the day Nebraska-Kearney beat Newman 79-74 in overtime. UNK will play UCCS at 2:00 on Saturday. The Tigers return to the hardwood following that game to take on the Newman Jets.