Kearney, Neb. – Fort Hays State University scored 33 points in the second half to beat the Nebraska Kearney women's basketball team 55-50.

Fort Hays State improves to 3-0, while Lopers falls to 0-3

Tonight's game was the first of a four game home stand that concludes on December 5th with a game against Colorado State University-Pueblo.

Moment of the Game
With tonight's win, Fort Hays has won the last two games played at the Health and Sports Center. Fort Hays went on a 19-8 second half scoring run at 8:55 with Nebraska Kearney leading 42-36; Debi Johnson had a three point shot with 00:29 seconds left that would have tied game at 52-52. UNK had 50-37 rebounding advantage including 21-10 on the offensive boards.

Lopers of the Game
Kelsey Lane (Fr., F, Omaha) 10 points on 4 of 8 FG shooting, 6 rebounds, 5 steals
Kim Thissen (Sr., F, Davenport, IA) 8 points on 4 of 11 FG shooting, 12 rebounds

Opponent Notes
Kayla Klug 15 points on 6 of 10 FG shooting, 4 rebounds, 3 assist
Erica Biel 14 points 8 of 9 FT shooting and 3 of 8 FG shooting, 9 rebounds

Up next
UNK plays Dakota State on Saturday afternoon, admission is FREE