HAYS, Kan. – Belle Barbieri had her third double-double of the season and led four Tigers in double figures as Fort Hays State cruised to a 79-59 win over Missouri Southern State Thursday at Gross Coliseum. Barbieri scored 18 and had 11 rebounds, Kacey Kennett added 17 points, Tatyana Legette scored 14 and Whitney Randall had 10.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

The Tigers (26-1, 17-1 MIAA) raced out to a 9-0 lead and never led by less than six. A 12-0 run pushed their lead to 18 midway through the second quarter and were up as many as 23 on a couple occasions in the second half.

FHSU shot 47-percent from the floor and outscored the Lions (13-15, 5-13 MIAA) 25-14 off of turnovers and 17-8 on second chance points.

MSSU was led by Chelsey Henry’s 12 points. Layne Skiles came off the bench to add 10.

The Tigers, who received their MIAA Championship trophy at halftime of the men’s game,  close out the regular season at home Saturday afternoon against Pittsburg State. It will be Senior Day as the honor Tatyana Legette and Carly Heim.