FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT<\/p>\n
PITTSBURG, Kan. – After jumping out to an early lead, the No. 25 Fort Hays State women’s basketball team was unable to hold on against fourth-ranked Pittsburg State, falling 70-58. The Tigers dip to 6-2 on the year and 0-2 in conference play, while the Gorillas improve to an NCAA-best 9-0 and 2-0 in the league.<\/p>\n
Fort Hays State led for much of the first half, using a 10-3 lead to build a six-point lead after a pair of Carly Heim free throws seven minutes into the game, 17-11. The Gorillas closed the quarter on a 10-2 run to lead 21-19 at the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n
The Tigers managed just seven points on two field goals in the second quarter, tied for their fewest points in a quarter all-time (twice vs Winona State, 3\/11\/16). The home team scored 10-straight to open the period to build a 12-point lead before leading by 10 at the break, 36-26.<\/p>\n
Fort Hays State battled back out of the locker room, turning a 14-point deficit into a one-possession game when Nikola Kacperska opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer. The Tigers managed a 16-4 run over the last four-and-a-half minutes of the third quarter and that fourth quarter bucket behind 5-of-9 shooting. But the Gorilla offense came alive just as shooting went cold for FHSU, going on an 18-4 run in the final frame while limiting the Tigers to 4-of-20 shooting in the quarter.<\/p>\n
Kacperska led the Tigers after tying her career-high with 19 points, pouring in a personal-best five three-pointers. Emma Stroyan and Kacey Kennett also reached double-digits with 10 points each while Tatyana Legette grabbed a game-high nine rebounds. Shelby Lopez was one of five Gorillas with double-digit points on the day, pacing the squad with 16 points.<\/p>\n
The Tigers will return home in search of their first MIAA win Wednesday evening (Dec. 7) against Washburn. First tip is slated for 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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