FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the first time in program history the Fort Hays State women’s soccer team starts a season 3-0 after beating Minot State 2-1 in an overtime thriller on Monday (Sept. 5).
Minot State took the lead in the first half on a penalty kick after a foul was called in the box. Minot State’s leading scorer Ninfa Ramirez took advantage for her third goal of the season at the 29:46 mark. It was the first goal the Tigers have allowed this season, a stretch that lasted a total of 209 minutes and 34 seconds.
The Tigers kept attacking throughout the second half and with 4:32 remaining Eden Stoddard was able to get her head on a corner kick from Hannah Jurgens that found the back of the net, tying the match at 1-1. Kelsey Steffens claimed the match for the Tigers when she got her first goal of the season by beating the keeper with a shot from the top of the box 8:55 into overtime.
Abbie Flax picked up the win in goal for FHSU despite not recording a save. She is now 3-0 on the season. The Tiger defense was stifling once again, allowing just five shots the entire match. The only shot on goal was the penalty kick. The Tigers outshot the Beavers 28-5.
The Tigers get five days off before their home opener on Sunday (Sept. 11) when they welcome Northwestern Oklahoma State to Hays. The match is set for 1 pm.