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Jan. 2, 2025Game | Basketball

Northwest 60, Fort Hays 70


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Northwest Missouri State held a two-point halftime lead over No. 3 Fort Hays State, but the Tigers surged ahead in the third quarter and topped the Bearcats 70-60.

The Bearcats (7-6, 0-3 MIAA) shot 50-percent (16-32) from the field in the first half, and Caely Kesten scored 16 of her team-high 19 points in the opening two quarters.

Fort Hays took advantage of a quiet third quarter for Northwest, outscoring the 'Cats 20-8 to open a 10-point advantage. The Tiger lead was cut to six points with 4:57 remaining in the game, but the Bearcats wouldn't get any closer the rest of the way.

Emree Zars scored a season-high 15 points, including three-of-four from beyond the arc.

Aaliyah Riley cracked double digits for the second time this season with 10 points.

Northwest is back home Saturday at 11am against Nebraska Kearney. Pregame on KXCV 90.5 and KRNW 88.9 begins at 10:30am.