FHSU Sports Information Department
HAYS, Kan. – A total of 102 minutes and 15 seconds passed before a winner could be determined in an MIAA match-up between Fort Hays State and Lindenwood on Friday evening (Oct. 2). Cassi Moosburger broke a scoreless tie with a goal in double overtime to lift the Tigers to a 1-0 shutout.
In the second overtime, Taryn Schnell got a run up the right side of the field before crossing the ball to the middle of the field whereGabrielle Makatura found Moosburger for the game-winning strike. Schnell and Makatura both picked up assists on the play.
Lindenwood goalkeeper Jordan Gnolfo took the hard-luck loss as she saved five shots in the match. FHSU’s Kristen Thompson moved to 4-3 between the pipes by saving four shots in her third shutout win of the season. The match was evenly contested, FHSU with 13 total shots to Lindenwood’s 11.
The Tigers, now 5-4 overall and 2-1 in the MIAA, set their eyes on Sunday for a meeting with the No. 1 team in the nation. Central Missouri comes to town for an MIAA match at 11 am. There is FREE ADMISSION to the match for all ages and there will be $1 hot dogs and popcorn while supplies last.