The Fort Hays State Lady Tigers used a 27-1 first half run to build a 23 point lead and go on for a 93-53 win over the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. The win improves the Lady Tigers to 3-0 on the season and drops the Rangers, who are in their first year of transition from the NAIA to NCAA II to 0-2.

The Tigers forced 14 turnovers in the first half and hit 18-of-20 free throws to lead 48-26 at the break. FHSU finished 33-41 from the line, hitting 26 straight at one point.

Kate Lehman led the Tigers with 23 points, Melissa Nelson added 15 and Kate Edwards 14.

The Tigers shot 51-percent from the floor and outrebounded NOSU by 13.

Fort Hays State is back at home Tuesday against Newman University at 7pm.

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