FHSU Sports Information Department<\/p>\n
HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women’s basketball team will wrap up a two-game road swing against 18th-ranked Central Oklahoma Saturday afternoon (Feb. 18) in Edmond, Okla. First tip is set for 1:30 p.m. inside Hamilton Field House on the campus of UCO.<\/p>\n
The Tigers are riding a four-game winning streak, playing to a 19-6 record this season and a 10-6 mark in conference play. The Bronchos are in the midst of a four-game losing skid, dipping to 20-5 (11-5 MIAA) after winning 20 of their first 21 games. The Tigers contributed to that stretch of losses, knocking off UCO one week ago in Hays, 57-44 (Feb. 11). FHSU would move in front of UCO in the MIAA standings with a win Saturday.<\/p>\n
A victory Saturday would also give Fort Hays State 20 wins for the sixth-consecutive year, continuing the team’s record-breaking streak. The Tigers have won 20 or more games 13 times before this season, with five coming under the guidance of Tony Hobson.<\/p>\n
Fort Hays State leads the all-time series, 8-2, including a 2-2 mark in Edmond. The Tigers are 7-1 against the Bronchos under Hobson. The teams split the season series last year, with both sides winning on their home floor. Fort Hays State had won seven in a row against UCO before falling in the season finale last year.<\/p>\n
The Tigers have given up less than 50 points in each of the last three games for the first time since 2015 (1\/17-24\/15). If the Tigers extend the stretch to four games Saturday, it would be the first time since 1973-74.<\/p>\n
A trio of Tigers have scored 10 or more points per game during the current winning streak, led by Tatyana Legette averaging a double-double (10.8 points, 10.8 rebounds). FHSU has outscored its opponents by 16.8 points per game during the stretch.<\/p>\n
Three Bronchos average in double figures scoring, led by Melinda Murillo’s 14.6 points per game. Jesheon Cooper nearly averages a double-double, recording 10.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per night to go along with a conference-best three blocks per contest. UCO has scored just 57 points per game after averaging north of 71 points over the first 21 games of the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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