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Story and photos by KYSON EVANS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fort Hays State University women\u2019s soccer team struggled to find its footing against Pittsburg State University on Sunday afternoon, falling 1-0 in a match defined by wind, possession and relentless pressure from the Gorillas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PSU dominated the stat sheet with a 17\u20130 shot advantage, keeping the Tigers pinned back for much of the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FHSU head coach Tyson John admitted his team was slow to settle into the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe just knew that it was going to come in and it was going to be a dog fight. And by the time we decided to fight back, it was a little bit too late,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing at home in Hays, the Tigers (2-4-1 overall, 1-0-1 MIAA) had the advantage of a strong tailwind in the first half but couldn\u2019t capitalize.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t take our opportunities in the first half. And so you definitely know it\u2019s going to be a long second half when you\u2019re going against the wind,\u201d John said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite some early counterattacks, Fort Hays State struggled to involve its attacking players consistently, particularly standout forward Sydney Cotter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe weren\u2019t able to get Sydney on the ball as much as we wanted to today,\u201d John said. \u201cFrom a possession standpoint, I know that if you have to spend the entire game not with the ball, that\u2019s gonna happen.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n