FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Fort Hays State fell by a score of 1-0 on Sunday (Oct. 2) at No. 2 ranked Central Missouri. The Tigers held the Jennies scoreless for the first 71 minutes of the game, but UCM finally broke through late to run its win streak to nine matches. UCM is now 9-0, while FHSU moved to 6-3-1 overall.
The Tigers fought hard to keep the Jennies off the board, but the process became even more difficult after Regan Lawler was issued a red card in the 59th minute. FHSU had to play with just 10 the remainder of the match and held the Jennies scoreless for about 12 minutes with the disadvantage. However, Jada Scott broke the scoreless tie in the 72nd minute for UCM.
The Jennies have yet to allow a goal this year, posting shutouts in all nine of their matches so far. This was the fourth 1-0 win for UCM this year. Ana Dilkes moved to 9-0 on the season in goal.
Abbie Flax fought off seven shots for the Tigers despite surrendering one goal. The Jennies were able to get off 15 shots total, compared to just five for FHSU. Only two of FHSU’s shots were on goal. Flax moved to 5-3-1 on the season.
The Tigers return home for their next two matches, facing Northwest Missouri State on Friday (Oct. 7) at 8 pm and then Missouri Western on Sunday (Oct. 9) at 11 am.