FHSU Sports Information

Despite battling health issues, Fort Hays State defeated Hastings College by a score of 6-3 on Tuesday (Apr. 8) in Hastings, Neb. The Tigers were without McKenzie Haynes due to illness and still without Camille Caron-Bedard due to injury, but managed to win six of the seven matches played to secure the non-conference win. The Tigers moved to 7-8 overall on the season.

The Tigers took both of the doubles matches contested to go up 2-1 early. The No. 1 team of Brittney Ricci and Katie Hipp won 8-0 and the No. 2 team of Michelle Miller and Reinette Strydom won 8-1. FHSU had to forfeit the No. 3 doubles match with just five players available on the day.

Fort Hays State won the No. 1 through No. 4 singles matches to secure the win. Brittney Ricci defeated Elizabeth Harlow at No. 1 6-2, 6-0 and Michelle Miller won at No. 2 over Whitney Bridger by shutout, 6-0, 6-0. At No. 3, Katie Hipp allowed just two points, winning 6-1, 6-1 over Hallie Bauer, and at No. 4 Reinette Strydom defeated Bailey Christy 6-3, 6-1.Raven Dick was the only Tiger to fall in singles play in a couple of tight contested sets, 7-5, 7-5 to Molly Mitchell at No. 5. FHSU had to forfeit at No. 6.

The Tigers return to conference play this weekend in Hays in the final two home matches of the season. FHSU hosts Emporia State on Friday (Apr. 11) at 2 pm, then Washburn on Saturday (Apr. 12) at 10 am. The Tigers are currently eighth in the MIAA standings.