{"id":81872,"date":"2024-10-07T12:01:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=81872"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:01:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:01:23","slug":"fhsu-men-split-gac-home-opening-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=81872","title":{"rendered":"FHSU men split GAC home-opening weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Story by CAYDEN SANDERS Photos by KATIE KUHLMAN and RORY MOORE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fort Hays State University men\u2019s soccer team played its first conference home matches over homecoming weekend. FHSU lost to Rogers State 0-1 on Thursday night but bounced back to defeat Northeastern State 6-1 on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis weekend has shown us that we have a lot to work on as a team,\u201d Head Coach Alex Nichols said. \u201cYes we got the win today [Saturday], but I feel that we also did not play as well as we should have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first match of the weekend, FHSU (4-3-1, 1-2) welcomed Rogers State (4-4-2, 4-0) to FHSU Soccer Stadium. In the match Fort Hays State had their opportunities but could not find the back of the net.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rogers State\u2019s Erik Hjertsson scored the only goal in the match in the 61st minute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"573\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81802\" data-id=\"81802\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?resize=790%2C573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?resize=1024%2C743 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?resize=359%2C260 359w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?resize=150%2C109 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?resize=768%2C557 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?resize=1536%2C1114 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img009.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lucas Garay battles a defender while hitting a header.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81796\" data-id=\"81796\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?resize=668%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?resize=668%2C1024 668w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?resize=169%2C260 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?resize=98%2C150 98w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?resize=768%2C1178 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?resize=1001%2C1536 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img003.jpg?w=1335 1335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jackson Elgas goes head to head with a defender to take control of the ball.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81805\" data-id=\"81805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?resize=788%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?resize=788%2C1024 788w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?resize=200%2C260 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?resize=115%2C150 115w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?resize=768%2C999 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?resize=1181%2C1536 1181w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img012.jpg?w=1575 1575w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Bryce Dickerson hits a header down field in attempt to score.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"668\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81804\" data-id=\"81804\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?resize=790%2C668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?resize=1024%2C866 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?resize=308%2C260 308w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?resize=150%2C127 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?resize=768%2C649 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?resize=1536%2C1298 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img011.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Elias Ovelar Sememiuk holds off a defender to protect the ball.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"662\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81803\" data-id=\"81803\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?resize=790%2C662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?resize=1024%2C858 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?resize=310%2C260 310w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?resize=150%2C126 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?resize=768%2C644 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?resize=1536%2C1287 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img010.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tadhg Walsh passes the ball to his teammate in order to get past the defender.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"632\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81801\" data-id=\"81801\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?resize=790%2C632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?resize=1024%2C819 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?resize=325%2C260 325w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?resize=150%2C120 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?resize=768%2C614 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img008.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Marcos German fights off a defender while trying to score a goal.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"741\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81800\" data-id=\"81800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?resize=790%2C741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?resize=1024%2C961 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?resize=277%2C260 277w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?resize=150%2C141 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?resize=768%2C721 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?resize=1536%2C1442 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img007.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Bryce Dickerson keeps the ball inbounds and analyzes the playing field.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"527\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81799\" data-id=\"81799\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?resize=790%2C527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?resize=370%2C247 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?resize=150%2C100 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img006.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">FHSU students came out to support the mens soccer team with their custom signs.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"717\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81798\" data-id=\"81798\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?resize=790%2C717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?resize=1024%2C930 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?resize=286%2C260 286w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?resize=150%2C136 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?resize=768%2C697 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?resize=1536%2C1394 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img005.jpg?w=2048 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jeremiah Johnson tracks his opponent down the field in attempt to steal the ball.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81797\" data-id=\"81797\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?resize=754%2C1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?resize=754%2C1024 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?resize=191%2C260 191w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?resize=110%2C150 110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?resize=768%2C1043 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?resize=1131%2C1536 1131w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1003_MSOC_img004.jpg?w=1508 1508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tadhg Walsh kicks the ball to create a play for his teammates.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In their Saturday game against Northeastern State (2-5-3, 2-2), the FHSU offense came alive as the Tigers won 6-1, with the help of Mario Leal Vales\u2019 two goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am grateful to help get our team the victory today,\u201d Leal Vales said. \u201cWe did take care of opportunities when we had them, and I think this was a good win for our team.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FHSU gave up a penalty kick goal off a foul in the first minute of the match. NSU\u2019s Ivan Lopez put the ball past goalkeeper Woulter Van der Borch. However, NSU would not have the lead for long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leal Vales put in a ball in the eighth minute of the match. From there, Fort Hays State did not look back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tigers scored in the 15th from Harrison Bensouda, the 40th minute from Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye, and the 44th minute from Bryce Dickerson. In the second half, the Tigers scored in the 47th minute from Leal Vales and 85th from Jeroen Vievermans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEven though we did not play our best today we had glimpses of how well our team can play. Seeing how well we did in spots did make me happy,\u201d Nichols said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"389\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81889\" data-id=\"81889\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?resize=790%2C389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?resize=1024%2C504 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?resize=370%2C182 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?resize=150%2C74 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?resize=768%2C378 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?resize=1536%2C756 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-001.jpg?w=1588 1588w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Fort Hays State University Tigers men&#8217;s soccer team are announced by name before their game against the Northeastern State RiverHawks.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"658\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81888\" data-id=\"81888\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-002.jpg?resize=790%2C658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-002.jpg?w=940 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-002.jpg?resize=312%2C260 312w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-002.jpg?resize=150%2C125 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-002.jpg?resize=768%2C640 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Midfielder Bryce Dickerson dribbles the ball away from the NSU&#8217;s Braxton Bulman.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"440\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81887\" data-id=\"81887\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-003.jpg?resize=790%2C440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-003.jpg?resize=1024%2C570 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-003.jpg?resize=370%2C206 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-003.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-003.jpg?resize=768%2C428 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-003.jpg?w=1402 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Fabian Gylden Svensson high-fives Mario Leal Vales on his goal.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"787\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81885\" data-id=\"81885\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-005.jpg?resize=409%2C787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-005.jpg?w=409 409w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-005.jpg?resize=135%2C260 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-005.jpg?resize=78%2C150 78w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jackson Elgas embraces Harrison Bensouda for his goal scored in the first half.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"676\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81886\" data-id=\"81886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-004.jpg?resize=790%2C676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-004.jpg?w=911 911w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-004.jpg?resize=304%2C260 304w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-004.jpg?resize=150%2C128 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-004.jpg?resize=768%2C657 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Leal leaps between RiverHawk defense to catch a pass.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li 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swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"783\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81878\" data-id=\"81878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-012.jpg?resize=733%2C783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-012.jpg?w=733 733w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-012.jpg?resize=243%2C260 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-012.jpg?resize=140%2C150 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Svensson fights for possession with Ethan VanDusen.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"665\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81879\" data-id=\"81879\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-011.jpg?resize=790%2C665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-011.jpg?w=932 932w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-011.jpg?resize=309%2C260 309w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-011.jpg?resize=150%2C126 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-011.jpg?resize=768%2C647 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Dickerson protects the ball from Kei Nagakura.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"785\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-81877\" data-id=\"81877\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-013.jpg?resize=571%2C785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-013.jpg?w=571 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-013.jpg?resize=189%2C260 189w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/MSOC-vs-NSU-013.jpg?resize=109%2C150 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garay attempted one shot in the game against the RiverHawks.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the match against Northeastern State, two red cards were assessed to players one for NSU and FHSU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the split weekend, the Tigers have a lot to work on in coach Nichols&#8217;s mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have to figure out how to get the areas we struggle in because we don\u2019t have that much time to fix them later in the season,\u201d he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FHSU will be on the road this week to take on Harding and Ouachita Baptist this weekend before returning to Hays for a four-game home stretch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Story by CAYDEN SANDERS Photos by KATIE KUHLMAN and RORY MOORE Tiger Media Network The Fort Hays State University 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