The lady Indians started their week of three games on Feb. 14 against Liberal and lost 62-29.

The game was tied at two points, but from there, the Redskins took over. They had the lead 10-8 and then went on a 33-6 run within the next 15 minutes.

Sophomore Aleyia Ruder scored 11 points, which is her sixth time scoring in double figures this season.

They move to 4-12 on the year and 1-5 in the Western Athletic Conference.

On Feb. 18, the lady Indians took on Abilene and won 47-44. A big 16-3 run the in second quarter helped keep the Indians on top going into halftime with a score of 27-14.

Abilene then used a 23-6 run in the third quarter to lead 44-40 with 40 seconds left in the game.

Junior Re Green was a standout for the Indians in the final seconds, getting an offensive rebound and setting senior Tasiah Nunnery up with a shot to close the gap.

Green then successfully made a field goal and was fouled on the shot, giving her team a chance to take the lead of the game.

Nunnery set a career high of 21 points, and Hays moved to 5-12 on the season.

For the last of their three games, the Indians took on Garden City at home and lost 54-38.

The lady Indians started the game off with a 9-2 lead, but could not hold on to it for long and going into halftime the Buffaloes had the lead, 24-22.

The Buffaloes then built up a double-digit lead that the Indians could never catch up to.

Nunnery lead her team with 15 points, and Ruder added 13 points.

The lady Indians are now 5-13 on the season and are 1-6 in the Western Athletic Conference. They will host Dodge City on Feb. 25 for Senior Night.

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