FHSU Sports Information Department
KEARNEY, Neb. – Fort Hays State fell in straight sets at 16th-ranked Nebraska-Kearney on Tuesday night (Oct. 6) by scores of 25-17, 25-10, and 25-14. The Lopers claimed their 20th straight win over the Tigers, running their record to 14-4 overall and 4-2 in the MIAA. FHSU is now 10-8 overall and 2-4 in the MIAA.
The Loper offense put down 50 kills and hit .267, while limiting the Tigers to just 21 kills and a mere .026 hitting percentage. FHSU held leads of four points a couple times early in the first set, but UNK stormed back and then reeled off five straight points after the score was tied 13-13. Following that run, the Tigers never threatened the Lopers the rest of the evening.
Crystal Whitten and Mallory Flagor led the Tigers with six kills each, but both hit under .100 in the match. Megan Anderson had the top hitting percentage on the team (.200) with four kills. Hannah Wagy had just 16 assists and Flagor led the team in digs with eight.
Kaitlynn Thomas and Annie Wolfe led UNK with 12 kills each. Lindsey Smith had 41 assists and Skyler Erickson led the Lopers in digs with 19. By adding 16 digs, Wolfe had a double-double in the match.
FHSU looks to bounce back on Friday night (Oct. 9) at home against Emporia State. Match time is set for 6 pm.