{"id":48681,"date":"2019-09-30T08:08:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T13:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=48681"},"modified":"2019-09-30T08:08:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T13:08:59","slug":"tigers-battle-tough-conditions-fall-to-hornets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=48681","title":{"rendered":"Tigers battle tough conditions, fall to Hornets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FHSU women’s soccer team faced adversity Sunday (Sept. 29) with tough weather conditions in the form of a strong steady wind gusting up to 40 mph at times. Falling down two goals to a solid Emporia State team did not help as ESU held on for a 2-1 win in the MIAA opener for both squads. The Tigers dropped to 4-3 (0-1) and the Hornets improved to 6-2 (1-0).

The Hornets got on the board fast in the first half going into the strong wind. Emporia State’s MacKenzie Dimarco sneaked one by goalkeeper Megan Kneefel<\/a>, threading the needle low and to the left after a pass from Gaby Crowell. That put the Tigers down 1-0 entering halftime.

The score remained the same until the 72nd minute when ESU’s Tanna Benefiel headed a shot in the net off a corner from Joanie Westcoat. ESU looked comfortable with a 2-0 lead until a late push from the Tigers.

The Tigers closed the gap in the 86th minute to make the game interesting. Kailey Corr fouled Emily Reitz<\/a> in the box and FHSU was awarded a penalty kick. Darby Hirsch<\/a> stepped up and knocked in her third goal of the season. The Tigers mounted a couple more attacks, but ultimately could not find the equalizer.

FHSU tallied five shots throughout the match, taken by Cailey Perkins<\/a>, Zariah Smith<\/a>, Jenna Prince<\/a>, and Darby Hirsch<\/a> (2). Emporia State reached 11 shots overall with seven taken by Mackenzie Dimarco.

Megan Kneefel<\/a> (3-2) saved five of seven Emporia State shots on goal. Jillian Patton (6-2) saved two of three FHSU shots on goal.

The Tigers travel to Edmond, Okla. looking for their first MIAA win against Central Oklahoma. The match is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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