Tatyana Legette had an all-conference type of game as the Fort Hays State Tigers beat the Newman Jets 76-63 on Saturday afternoon in Hays. Legette recorded the first 15 point and 15 rebound game since Kate Lehman with a 17 point and 15 rebound night. She also added seven assists, three steals, and two blocks.

Newman led twice early in the game and then Fort Hays State took a 7-6 lead. It was a lead they would never relinquish. The Tigers led by four at then of the first quarter. Each team scored 25 points in the second quarter for a 38-34 half time score in favor of Fort Hays State.

Highlights

Newman got within two points just once in the third quarter as the Tigers built their first double digit lead in the final two minutes of the quarter. Fort Hays led by twelve after three quarters and held off Newman for a 76-63 win.

Taylor Rolfs added 13 points. Kacey Kennett scored 12 and Whitney Clampitt added 10. The four helped offset the 19 by Cheney Freshman Haley Albers for the Newman Jets.

Coach Tony Hobson

Tigers improve to 4-0. Newman falls to 4-2 with back to back losses in Hays.