FHSU Sports Information Department
\nHAYS, Kan. – After opening its season inside MWSU Fieldhouse in St. Joseph, Mo., the Fort Hays State women’s basketball team will return to the venue for a crucial MIAA contest Thursday evening (Jan. 19) against Missouri Western. First tip with the Griffons is set for 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Tigers are in search of their ninth-straight win, while the Griffons hope to end a two-game skid, their first losing streak of the season. Entering the weekend 14-2 overall, Fort Hays State is tied for fourth in the MIAA at 5-2. MWSU is two games back in eighth place, 12-5 overall and 4-4 in league play.<\/p>\n
Although the Tigers hold a 25-21 lead in the all-time series, the Griffons have the edge in games played in St. Joseph, Mo., 14-8. Fort Hays State is 9-4 against the Griffons under Hobson, including a 3-4 record on the road. The Tigers are 7-3 in the last 10 games against MWSU.<\/p>\n
The Griffons rebounded from a 20-point first-half deficit to take down FHSU in a top-five clash last season, 77-75 (1\/21\/16). Fifth-ranked MWSU took the lead for good with 30 seconds to play and hit its free throws down the stretch to upset the No. 3 Tigers and take a commanding lead in the MIAA standings, ultimately going on to win the regular season crown.<\/p>\n
Six Tigers average more than seven points per game, led by Jill Faxon’s 11.6 points each night. Tatyana Legette paces the squad with 7.6 rebounds each night, seventh-best in the conference. Senior guard Nikola Kacperska dishes out a team-best 3.2 assists per game while adding two steals per contest.<\/p>\n
Chelsea Dewey leads the Griffons with 12.1 points per game while ranking fourth in the conference with 4.5 assists per contest. Forward Julia Torres grabs a team-best 7.1 rebounds each night, adding 16 blocks on the year. The Griffons are the worst rebounding team in the league, grabbing 33.4 boards per game.<\/p>\n
Steals could be a dime a dozen Thursday night, with the Tigers and Griffons rank 1-2 in steals and turnover margin.<\/p>\n
The road trip will wrap up Saturday (Jan. 21) against Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Mo. First tip is set for 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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