HAYS, Kansas – The Northwest Missouri State University women’s basketball team hung right with the No. 8 Fort Hays State Tiger women’s squad through the first 20 minutes before dropping a 91-63 decision at Gross Memorial Coliseum.

The Bearcats (7-11 overall, 3-6 MIAA) knocked down eight first-half three-pointers and trailed by only nine at the break, 49-40.

However, Fort Hays State opened the second half on an 18-0 run to take control of the contest. The Tigers moved to 18-1 overall and 9-1 in MIAA action.

Northwest knocked in 11 three-pointers in the contest and sank 14-of-16 at the free throw line. Kendey Eaton led the way with 13 points and buried a trio of triples. Erika Schlosser, Mallory McConkey and Kaylani Maiava each tallied 10 points in the defeat. McConkey grabbed a team-high six rebounds, while Eaton dished out a team-best four assists.

The Tigers had five scorers in double figures, led by Lanie Paige with 20 points. Tatyana Legette finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. The Tigers outrebounded the Bearcats 39-22. The Tigers now move to 18-1 on the year and 9-1 in the MIAA.

Northwest will be back in action Thursday at home against Pittsburg State. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. in Bearcat Arena.

— Northwest Athletics —