FHSU Athletics
KEARNEY, Neb. – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team wrapped up their regular season with a 1-0 over the Lopers of Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday. With the win the team moved to 12-3-3 overall, 8-2-1 in conference play, while UNK dropped to 3-13-2 overall, 2-7-2 in the MIAA. The win also helped the Tigers clinch a tie for third place in the regular season standings with Emporia State, finishing behind Washburn and Central Missouri.
The lone goal of the match came in the 52' off a score from Allison Worley for her seventh goal of the year. The kick by Worley zipped into the bottom left corner of the goal, but immediately crawled up under the crossbar and trickled back out of the goal. Unsure if the ball had gone in, the lead official conferred with the sideline official and after discussion the goal was confirmed and the Tigers had enough offense, going on to post their 11th shutout of the season.
Fort Hays State outshot Nebraska-Kearney 12-5 in the match. UNK recorded two shots on goal that were both saved by Isabel Robben. With the win over the Lopers the Tigers have now won the previous 11 matchups in the series.
The 12-win regular season is the most by Fort Hays State since the 2016 season, when it won 14 in the regular season.
The Tigers will now shift their focus to their first postseason match of the MIAA conference tournament, which is set for Friday (Nov. 3) in Hays. The start time of that match will be determined soon.