By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – No. 11 Central Missouri shot 62-percent in the first quarter then 67-percent in the fourth quarter while holding Fort Hays State women to a season-low in points and cruised to a 71-51 win Thursday at the Multipurpose Building.

The Tigers (11-3, 2-3 MIAA), who had their four-game win streak snapped, trailed by 18 in the second quarter. They closed the gap to 12 at halftime and pulled within 10 early in the fourth only to see UCM (10-1, 4-0 MIAA) answer with 10-0 run to push the lead to 20 with 6:18 to play.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

Kasey Kennett was the only Tiger reach double-figures with 13 points.

The Tigers were held to 38-percent shooting including 4-of-12 from beyond the arc and 11-of-20 from the free throw line.