Story by MAYAN PAZ Photos by RORY MOORE, KATIE KUHLMAN, and GILLIAN LYNCH
Tiger Media Network
After four games on the road, the FHSU women returned home to play against Northeastern State and MIAA newcomer Arkansas-Fort Smith. The Tigers won both games easily, extending their winning streak to seven and improving their overall record to 20-2 overall and 11-2 in the MIAA.
Olivia Hollenbeck led the Tigers with 22 points and nine rebounds in the win against Northeastern State and poured in 27 points against Arkansas-Fort Smith. Hollenbeck is having her best season at FHSU this year, averaging career highs in numerous categories, including 17 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game.
The Fort Hays State University Women’s Basketball team huddles up for its game against the Northeastern State RiverHawks. 
Forward Olivia Hollenbeck fights for possession after the opening tip-off. 
Guard Katie DeGarmo attempts a free throw. 
DeGarmo attempts a three-point field goal over pressure from Emily Weathers. 
Hollenbeck was the lead scorer for the Tigers with 22 points and 10 field goals made in 23 minutes played. 
Guard Brooke Loewe scored eight points with three field goals made in 27 minutes played. 
The Tigers gather around Head Coach Talia Kahrs for game strategy during a timeout. 
Guard Kate Dilsaver dribbles past the RedHawks’ Alex Hill. 
Dilsaver attempts a layup. 
Dilsaver scored nine points with four field goals made in 27 minutes played. 
Talexa Weeter goes for the basket with DeGarmo assisting. 
The Tigers pay their respects to the RiverHawks after winning 76-60 and improving their record to 19-2.
Hollenbeck is also shooting a career-high percentage from the field at 63.8%. Her numbers put her as the number three scorer in the MIAA, as she is also ranked second in field goal percentages and second and third in steals and blocks, respectively.
Hollenbeck was happy with her performance over the last couple of games.
“I think my team, all around, we’re pretty good at getting the ball to someone when they’re hot, and so I think that’s amazing,” she said. “They’ll (the shots) fall really well this week, and they’ll probably have someone there making shots for the next week. And that’s kind of the beauty of this.”
Bailey Wilborn dive for the ball to gain possession. 
To kick off the beginning of the game Fort Hays State Cheerleaders pump up the crowd. 
Katie Wagner DeGarmo goes up for the wide open layup. 
Kate Dilsaver had an open look to shoot the three. 
Katie Wagner DeGarmo drives into the basket for shot. 
Moving around her defender, Katie Wagner DeGarmo shoots the jump shot. 
Talexa Weeter takes an open shot to shoot for two. 
Katie Wagner DeGarmo drives into the basket to secure the point. 
Brooke Loewe creates space from her defender to shoot the basket. 
With 14 seconds left in Q3 coach Talia discusses the game plan. 
Olivia Hollenbeck moves past her defender to drive into the goal. 
Katie Wagner DeGarmo looks to find an open teammate to create a play. 
Olivia Hollenbeck goes up for the jump shot.
Fort Hays controlled both games this weekend with ease, taking an early lead and maintaining it throughout both games. Hollenbeck was not the only Tiger to perform well. Katie DeGarmo scored 15 and 23 points over the two games and had a positive influence on the team as well.
The Tigers did struggle from the three-point line over both games, only shooting 5-25 from beyond the arc. However, inside the arc, Hollenbeck had an impressive shooting percentage, going 19-25 through both contests. She said she had a size advantage that helped her reach those impressive numbers.
“I think I did (have a size advantage) on today’s game and on Thursday, too, and that’s something. I feel like there are usually a few big girls on every team in our league. So that’s definitely something we’re trying to take advantage of this week,” Hollenbeck said.
While the team continues to win, Hollenbeck keeps looking for ways to improve everyone’s individual games.
“I feel like we got going really well at the beginning of both games and then I think in the third quarter, we kind of settled in almost a little bit too much,” she said. “So I think that’s something we could have done a little bit better. Just keep that consistency and keep that aggressive game.”
Katie Wagner-DeGarmo and Brooke Loewe give their teammates high fives before the start of the game against the University of Arkansas Fort-Smith. 
Kate Dilsaver puts up a shot for two. 
Ellie Stearns sinks a three-pointer. 
Brooke Loewe looks for an open teammate at the top of the key. 
Olivia Hollenbeck takes an open shot for two. 
Lauren Wagner and the Tiger Debs cheer on the Tigers.