FHSU Athletics
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team improved their record to 9-1-3, 5-0-1 in conference play on Friday after defeating Northeastern State 2-0 on the road. Northeastern State's record moved to 3-6-4, 1-4-1 in MIAA action after the loss.
The Tigers now sit one win behind the RiverHawks in the all-time series with a record of 5-6-1 against NSU. Friday's 2-0 served to be the largest margin of victory for FHSU over Northeastern State in the series history.
The first period of Friday's match was a defensive battle with only a combined eight shots on goal. Fort Hays State was outshot 7-6 by the RiverHawks through the first 45 minutes of play. Hannah Mares recorded two shots in the period with one on goal. Northeastern State had two players shoot multiple shots on goal in the first frame.
The tide turned in the second period where the Fort Hays State defense did not allow a single NSU shot. Isabel Robben was solid in goal for the Tigers with six saves, all in the first period. FHSU stated five shots in the second period, netting two of the five. Sullivan Kelly broke the scoreless tie in the 68' off an assist from Jersey Garoutte. Allison Worley sealed the game with the second goal in the 82'. The goal by Worley notched her tenth point recorded on the season.
After wins by Washburn and Central Missouri on Friday there remains a three-way tie for first place in the MIAA conference.
The Tigers will take the pitch again on Sunday against the Rogers State Hillcats at 1 p.m. The match will be held in Claremore, Okla. at Soldier Field.