FHSU Athletics
HAYS, Kan. —Fort Hays State women's soccer earned a 3-0 victory over Southwest Minnesota State on Sunday afternoon at FHSU Soccer Stadium. It was the first win of the season for FHSU, now 1-3 overall, while SMSU fell to 1-2 on the season.
The Tigers wasted no time establishing control, taking the lead in the fourth minute when Sydney Cotter converted a penalty shot after being fouled inside the box. Fort Hays continued to dominate throughout the opening half, outshooting the Mustangs 8-2, but SMSU goalkeeper Kennady Krebs made two key saves to keep the deficit at just one heading into the break.
Fort Hays State extended its advantage after halftime with back-to-back goals in a five-minute span. Saylor Richard doubled the lead in the 59th minute on a long ball from midfield that bounced just right in the box up over the head of the SMSU keeper and into the corner of the net. Chaley French added the third goal in the 64th minute, recollecting a ball she looked to pass in the box and then fired up over the keeper's head.
Sydney Cotter led the Tigers with six shots, including two on goal. Taylor Hill and Berit Shores each followed with three shots in the match. Hadley Ostrander recorded her first career shutout with one save over 90 minutes.
The Tigers return to action on Thursday (Sept. 18) when they host New Mexico Highlands at FHSU Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.