By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
EMPORIA, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women’s soccer team defeated the Emporia State Hornets on Sunday (Sept. 24) by a score of 3-1, avenging their 1-1 tie against the Hornets last week. The win brings the Tiger’s record to 5-1-2, 1-0 in MIAA, while the Hornets fall to 1-4-3, 0-1 in MIAA. Fort Hays State had three different goal scorers in the conference opening victory.
The Tigers got off to a great start with a goal by Montserrat Diaz just over three minutes into the match. The goal was assisted by Reilly Madden. The first period scoring continued in the 26′ minute after Sullivan Kellytook it herself for her second goal of the season, putting the Tigers in front with a 2-0 commanding lead.
Allison Worley added the third goal of the match for the Tigers just two minutes into the second period. The 3-0 deficit would serve to be too much for Emporia State to overcome.
The Hornets did not score until the 65′ when Hannah Worley netted a goal off an assist from Angela Palmer. Fort Hays State outshot Emporia State 12-10 throughout the match with two more shots on goal than the Hornets. Both goalies recorded four saves.
The Tigers will return home on Friday (Sept. 29) for their first home conference match against the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats with first kick at 7 p.m.