Lady Blues pull away in second half for 82-71 win

Box Score

Nov. 29, 2000

The Washburn Lady Blues topped Fort Hays State 82-71 in Lee Arena Wednesday night.
After the two teams changed leads 16 times in the first half, Washburn went on a 13-3 run to take a 35-26 lead with 7:05 to go in the first half.

Fort Hays State couldn't get within seven points in the second half, as Jodi Rausch scored 17 of her team-high 25 points to lead Washburn to victory.

Jennifer Butcher added 19 points and six rebounds, while Thorlan Buchanan had 10 points and six assists. Crystal Walker led the team with eight rebounds.

Washburn is back in action 6 p.m. Friday night in the Drury University Classic in Springfield, Mo. The Lady Blues take on Arkansas-Monticello.