FHSU Athletics
Fort Hays State Women's Basketball (17-7, 12-4 MIAA)
at Central Oklahoma (7-13, 4-12 MIAA)
Saturday, February 4, 2023 • 1:30 p.m.
Edmond, Oklahoma • Hamilton Field House
Radio: KJLS (103.3)
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The Fort Hays State women's basketball team has a chance to complete another season sweep on Saturday (Feb. 4), this time against Central Oklahoma. First tip between the Tigers and Bronchos is set for 1:30 p.m. from Edmond, Okla. The Tigers have won seven in a row against the Bronchos, including a gritty 57-48 win at home earlier this season.
Live video of the conference battle will be available on The MIAA Network, while live radio will be available on KJLS 103.3 FM with Voice of the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock on the call.
After winning a shootout over Newman on Thursday, the Tigers now sit in a tie for fourth place in the MIAA standings with six games to play. FHSU sits at 17-7 overall and 12-4 in MIAA play, while the Bronchos are currently 10th in the conference at 7-13 overall and 4-12 in conference action.
The Tigers are 18-5 all-time against the Bronchos, including a 6-4 record on the road. FHSU is 17-4 against UCO under head coach Tony Hobson.
Olivia Hollenbeck has turned in several great performances in the past against UCO, averaging 13.0 points and 5.5 rebounds when playing the Bronchos. Included in that mix is two double-doubles and four games scoring in double figures. Hollenbeck and Katie Wagner combined for 42 of FHSU's 57 points in the December win over UCO.
Wagner became the 24th player in program history to surpass 1,000 career points in Thursday's win over the Jets, reaching the milestone in 82 games.
Emma Ruddle erupted for 21 points on 6-of-11 shooting against Newman, becoming the ninth different Tiger to lead the team in scoring this season. She also distributed a personal-best eight assists and tied her career high with six rebounds in the win.
Central Oklahoma is 5-7 at home this season, including a 2-6 mark at home against league opponents. The Bronchos rank 14th in the country and second in the MIAA with 4.6 blocks per game. UCO also ranks second in the league in steals, averaging 10.3 per game. Aspen Williston averages 2.0 blocks per game, second-most in the MIAA and 16th-most nationally. Karly Wadsworth's 13.4 points per game are 12th-most in the conference.