The Tigers first half shooting was cold as the snowy weather in Kearney, Nebraska on Sunday but excellent free throw shooting propelled Fort Hays State to a 36-22 lead by halftime.  Chadron State led twice at 4-2 and 6-4 before the Tigers scored nine straight points for a 13-6 lead.  The Tigers 18-10 after one quarter and pushed the lead to 28-14 forcing an Eagles’ timeout.

Fort Hays State didn’t score a field goal over the final 4:52 of the second quarter but made 8 of 10 free throws attempts for a 36-22 half time lead.  Belle Barbieri, Carly Heim, Tatyana Legette, and Kacey Kennett all hit free throws over that stretch.  The Tigers shot just 32% in the first half but made 13 of 15 charity shots.

Highlights

 

The free throws continued through the second half for Fort Hays State as they made 9 of 11 in the third quarter and 9-12 in the fourth on their way to an 89-59 victory.  The Tigers did warm up to 41% shooting for the game after making 15 of 28 shots in the second half.  Fort Hays State forced 28 turnovers and scored 33 points on those plays.

Lanie Page led the way with 16, Tatyana Legette scored 14 and Kacey Kennett added 10.  Legette made 9 of 12 free throw attempts and pushed her career free throw makes to 252.

Coach Tony Hobson

 

The #11 Tigers are 5-0 on the year while Chadron State has lost five in a row and are 1-5.

Fort Hays State is back action December 1st when they host Missouri Valley College.