By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Fort Hays State set a new school record for points in a game as they blow out McPherson College 120-39 in their home opener Wednesday night at Gross Coliseum. The Lady Tigers surpass the 116 points scored against Stephens College on November 15, 2014. The victory improves FHSU to 2-1 while teh Bulldogs fall to 1-7.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

The Lady Tigers opened the game on an 11-0 run then used a 28-2 run to push the lead to 41 in the first half. They would score 27 straight during the second half in building a big lead of 83 points.

Kate Lehman led the Tigers with 30 points, 22 of which came in the first half. The Newton senior was 11-of-12 from the from the floor and 8-of-10 from the free throw line. She also added a game-high eight rebounds. Jill Faxon scored 15, Beth Bohuslavsky and Payton Hoeme both add 11 and Sarah Pimentel 10.

Game Highlights

FHSU shoots 59-percent from the floor and hit 10-of-18 three point attempts and were 30-of-37 from the free throw line.

The Tigers are back at home Saturday afternoon against Cameron University at 2pm.