FHSU Sports Information Department
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State’s Anthony Hernandez was named the MIAA Men’s Soccer Athlete of the Week on Tuesday (Sept. 22). Hernandez was instrumental in Fort Hays State’s 4-0 win over Lubbock Christian, producing three goals for the third hat trick in Fort Hays State history.
Hernandez accomplished his hat trick in just 28 minutes of action against Lubbock Christian in Fort Hays State’s home opener this past Friday (Sept. 18). He scored his first two goals of the match in a matter of 2:34, pushing the Tiger lead to 2-0 at 42:14 by netting a rebound off the cross bar, then making it 3-0 at 44:48 off a pass threaded into the box. At 71:37 in the second half, he received a through pass and beat the keeper 1-on-1 to complete the feat. He helped the Tigers hand Lubbock Christian its first loss of the season after entering the match 3-0.