By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women went on a 29-5 run to close out the first half after falling behind by six late in the first quarter and beat Washburn 66-47 for their sixth straight win in front of 2,613 at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers (18-4, 9-4 MIAA) have now won five straight at home over the Ichabods (14-8, 6-7 MIAA) who have dropped three straight and seven of their last eight after a 12-1 start.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

The Ichabods came out on fire, hitting five of their first seven shots and led 15-9 with 3:32 to play in the first quarter. The Tiger defense clamped down and held the Ichabods to 3-of-23 shooting the rest of the half, closing the quarter on a 9-2 run to take an 18-17 lead.

The Tigers scored the first 12 points of the second quarter to go up 15 and led by 18 at halftime.

Washburn pulled within 15 midway through the third quarter, but the Tigers responded with a 13 unanswered to push the lead to 28.

Carly Heim hit three 3-pointers and led the Tigers with 20 points and four assists. Emma Stroyan, who scored 11 straight in the first half, added 15 and Taylor Rolfs 13.

Reagan Phelan was the only Ichabod to reach double-figures, scoring 10.