HAYS, Kan. – Lanie Page scored a game-high 20 points, Tatyana Legette had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds and the No. 8 Fort Hays State women retained sole possession of first place in the MIAA with a 91-63 win over Northwest Missouri State in front of 3,413 Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum.

The Tigers (18-1, 9-1 MIAA) overcame an early three-point barrage from the Bearcats to lead by four after the first quarter and by nine at halftime. They then scored the first 20 points of the third quarter and led by as many as 31 in the second half.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

Page hit four of the Tigers seven 3-pointers as they shot 52-percent from the floor and 7-of-17 from beyond the arc.

Kacey Kennett and Whitney Randall both scored 14 points for the Tigers who shot 52-percent from the floor.

The Bearcats (7-11, 3-6 MIAA) hit eight of their 11 threes in the first half including five in the first quarter.

They had four score in double-figures led by Kendey Eaton’s 14 points.