FHSU Athletics
HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State played to a 1-1 draw with Rockhurst on Thursday. Each team netted a goal in the first half nearly a minute apart, but neither could cash in opportunities in the second half. The No. 7 ranked Tigers moved to 1-1-1 on the year and the Hawks picked up their second straight tie, now 0-0-2.
The Tigers found the net first as a corner kick from Inigo Jimenez was expertly headed in by Callum Frogson in the 14th minute for his second goal of the season. The Hawks answered quickly as a foul inside the box lined Kaden Cripe up for a penalty kick that squeaked into the bottom right of the goal in the 15th minute. The Hawks outshot the Tigers 8-4 in the first half.
Overall the Tigers tallied seven shots and put a pair on target, while Rockhurst managed 12 shots placing five on goal. FHSU keeper Kieran Brown added two saves to his season total compared to one by Andrea Dorella of Rockhurst.
The Tigers will travel west to take on MSU Denver on Sunday (Sept. 4) as they begin a four-game road swing. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT/1:30 p.m. MT.