Game Details 

Score: Hesston College 63 | Fort Scott 58

Records: Hesston College (7-10), (1-5) | Neosho County Community College (4-13) (0-5)

Location: 1:00 p.m. Yost Center | Hesston, Kan.

Hesston, KS - The Hesston Larks earned their first Jayhawk Conference win of the season on Saturday night. The Larks were led by a 18 point, 8 rebound, and 2 block performance from sophomore Sydney Bontrager. Freshman Loribeth Miller chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Despite combining to shoot 33 percent from the field and only going 4-of-17 from the three point line as a team, the Larks ended the afternoon with three players in double digit scoring. This was a wonderful "team" win and it halted a three game losing streak.  

Turning Point

The Larks offense was on fire in the fourth quarter with 21 points in 10 minutes. Additionally, Hesston shot 11-of-14 (78%) from the free throw line in the fourth to seal the game. 

Lark Leader

Sydney Bontrager led the way for the Larks with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks, shooting 7-of-12 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line down the stretch.  

Inside the Box Score

Hesston scored a combined 47 points in the first and fourth quarters of the game. This was in  contrast to the total of 16 points put up in the second and third quarters. 

Up Next

At Highland Community College (13-8) (3-3), Wednesday, February 2nd @ 5:30 p.m., Highland, Kan.