{"id":35296,"date":"2017-11-18T18:55:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-19T00:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=35296"},"modified":"2017-11-18T18:55:37","modified_gmt":"2017-11-19T00:55:37","slug":"fhsu-womens-basketball-improves-to-4-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=35296","title":{"rendered":"FHSU Women\u2019s Basketball Improves to 4-0"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY TRISTAN SASSE<\/p>\n

For the third straight season, the Fort Hays State University women\u2019s basketball team begins the season 4-0. On Saturday, the Tigers defeated the Newman University Jets 76-63. Newman has lost consecutive games after starting the season 4-0.<\/p>\n

Game Recap<\/strong><\/p>\n

After shooting over 60% in the first quarter last night against UC-Colorado Springs and setting a MIAA record with 36 first quarter points, the Tigers struggled to find the bottom of the net on Saturday. In the opening quarter, FHSU shot 22.2%, but held Newman to 18.2%, and led 13-9 after one. Fort Hays\u2019 defense also forced seven first quarter turnovers.<\/p>\n

Early in the second quarter, FHSU stretched its lead to 25-16. The Tigers led by as many as nine in the quarter, and went into halftime ahead 38-34.<\/p>\n

Newman shot 10-of-16 in the second quarter after beginning the game 2-for-11. Both teams scored 25 points in the second quarter.<\/p>\n

Tatyana Legette had 10 first half points, while Taylor Rolfs added nine for FHSU. Leading the Jets was Haley Albers, contributing with eight points and six rebounds.<\/p>\n

Both teams traded buckets in the third quarter and the Jets pulled within two at 40-38. The Tigers were able to capitalize off high-percentage shot selection in the third, and eventually held a 60-48 lead heading into the final quarter. Legette had 15 points and 11 rebounds after three quarters.<\/p>\n

FHSU maintained a steady lead throughout the final quarter, and went on to win \u00ad\u00ad76-63.<\/p>\n

By the Numbers <\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Tigers, Legette had 17 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists. Rolfs contributed with 13 points, while Kacey Kennett added 12 and Whitney Clampitt had 10.<\/p>\n

FHSU led by as many as 16 on the afternoon, had 36 points in the paint, and forced 17 turnovers. Fort Hays finished with a total of five turnovers.<\/p>\n

For the Jets, Albers led all scorers with 19 points and nine rebounds. Hannah Alexander finished with 11 points and Abbey George added 10.<\/p>\n

Overall, the Tigers shot 42.4% from the field, while Newman finished at 39.6%.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

FHSU (4-0) will host the Sterling College Warriors (3-2) on Saturday, November 25. Newman (4-2) will host the Emporia State Hornets (2-1) on Monday, November 20.<\/p>\n

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