FHSU Sports Information Department
HAYS, Kan. – After a tough 2-1 loss in the MIAA opener against Southwest Baptist on Friday, Fort Hays State bounced back for a 2-0 win over Missouri Southern on Sunday (Sept. 27) in Hays. The Tigers moved to 4-4 overall and 1-1 in the MIAA with the win.
The Tigers controlled the match throughout, taking 26 shots to just five for Missouri Southern. The Lions were only able to only get one shot off in the first half. Fort Hays State placed 13 shots on goal in the match and MSSU goalkeeper Shawnee Phillips made 11 saves.
Jordan Hester put the Tigers up 1-0 in the 20th minute on a through pass from Jessica Babyak. Shortly after halftime, Kylee Loneker beat the keeper one-on-one from about 10 yards out to make It 2-0.
Abbie Flax picked up her first win of the season at goalkeeper, now 1-1. She recorded two saves in the match.
The Tigers remain home next week for another pair of MIAA matches. FHSU hosts Lindenwood and Central Missouri over Homecoming weekend in Hays.