FHSU Sports Information Department
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Fort Hays State dropped back to level overall and in the MIAA with a 1-0 loss at Missouri Western on Sunday (Oct. 18). The Tigers outshot the Griffons 15-9 in the match, but could not find the net. FHSU is now 7-7 overall and 4-4 in the MIAA while MWSU moved to 8-4-1 overall and 4-3-1 in the MIAA.
Missouri Western scored the match’s only goal at 61:18 when Bridget Blessie took a pass from Layne Shepherd and buried it inside the box.
Kristen Thompson took the tough-luck loss for FHSU. She saved four shots but fell to 5-6 overall on the season. Abbie Flax played the final 18 minutes of the match in goal but did not face any shots on goal.
Sarah Lyle picked up the win for the Griffons in goal, saving nine shots to earn the shutout. She is now 7-4-1 on the season.
FHSU returns to Hays for a three-match home stand, starting next weekend against Washburn and Emporia State. The match with Washburn on Friday (Oct. 23) will be a non-conference contest.