FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
The Fort Hays State women’s soccer team recorded their fourth win in a row on Saturday (Oct. 15) with a 1-0 win at Missouri Southern. With the win the Tigers have now reached 10 wins in their last three seasons, now at 10-3-1 overall and 6-1 in the MIAA. The Lions dropped to 3-8-2 and 0-6-1 in the MIAA. The Tigers moved into first place alone in the MIAA at 6-1 at least until Sunday, when three teams at 5-1 take the pitch.
The match was a defensive battle for the first 72 minutes until Darby Hirsch recorded her first goal of the season in the 73rd minute. Hirsch was in the right place at the right time as a rebound off of a free kick fell into her lap and she rifled it to the back of the net. That was all FHSU needed as the defense recorded their eighth shutout of the year and third in a row.
Abbie Flax recorded two saves in goal for the Tigers and is now 7-3-1 this season.
The Tigers come back to FHSU Soccer Stadium for their next match as they welcome Northeastern State, one of the teams currently 5-1 in the MIAA, on Friday (Oct. 21). Kickoff is set for 7 pm.