A 20-5 second quarter blew open a three point ball game as #7 Fort Hays State moved to 3-0 on the young season.  The Tigers jumped out a seven point lead twice in the first quarter but could not build on the advantage.  Adams State cut the Tiger lead down to three by the end of the quarter at 13-10 and started the second quarter with the ball but failed to score.

The Tigers launched into a 12-0 run that three different players scored during.  That stretch pushed the Fort Hays State advantage to 25-10 over Adams State.  The Grizzlies would never get closer than 12 points rest of the night.  The Tigers led by 18 at halftime 33-15.  That gap would never get closer than 16 in the second half winning 79-39.

Highlights

 

 

Fort Hays State held Adams State to single digits in the second and third quarter.  The Tigers outscored the Grizzlies 20-5 and 23-6 in those two quarters.  Lanie Page led the way in scoring for the home team at 11 points.  Belle Barbieri added her second double-double of the season at ten points and ten rebounds.  Each one of the 13 players suited up for the Tigers scored during the forty point victory.  Adams State was led by Zakiya Beckles who came off the bench to score a game high 16.

The Tiger bench came through with a season high 42 points, no player was on the floor for more than 21 minutes and turnovers were cut nearly in have at nine in the game.

Coach Tony Hobson

 

Fort Hays State improves to 3-0 on the year.  They will play at home Saturday evening at 5:00 against Cameron University who is 1-2.  The Aggies lost to Nebraska-Kearney 79-73 earlier in the night.