HAYS, Kan. – Kacey Kennett scored a career-high 24 points to lead the 10th-ranked Fort Hays State women to a 106-45 rout over Missouri Valley College Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. It’s the 23rd time in program history the Tigers have surpassed the century mark and the 11th time under head coach Tony Hobson.

Tony Hobson Postgame Interview

Game Highlights

Fort Hays State (6-0) forced turnovers on Missouri Valley College’s (2-7) first four possession and built an 11-0 lead  and were never threatened in the game. They scored 36 points in the third quarter to tie the MIAA record for points in a quarter they set a year ago against UC-Colorado Springs.

Kennett scored 21 of her 24 points in the game’s first 15 minutes and tied her personal best with five 3-pointers, finishing 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. She added six rebounds, two assists and three steals in the game.

Lanie Page hit three 3-pointers and added 17 points. Belle Barbiere scored 14 and Hailey walker came off the bench to add 12.

The Tigers shot 48-percent for the game including 11-of-27 from 3-point range. They outscored MVC 36-13 off of turnovers and 26-0 on second chance points thanks to 17 offensive rebounds compared to the Vikings one.

FHSU opens is back at home Tuesday for the start of MIAA play against Nebraska-Kearney.

(Photo Courtesy FHSU Athletics/Ryan Prickett)