In a battle between two top 25 teams, the No. 11 Fort Hays State Tigers fell, 2-0, to No. 13 West Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon  in Canyon, Texas. The Tigers allowed two early goals in the first 20 minutes for all the scoring. The loss is the first for the Tigers as FHSU is now 5-1 and 1-0 in the MIAA.

The host Buffs took the lead early, scoring in the second minute of the match on a shot from the corner of the box to the upper right corner. West Texas A&M extended the advantage to 2-0 in the 19th minute as Conrod Goulbourne knocked in a rebound from a shot that hit the crossbar.

The Tiger offense struggled, getting only four shots off all game; however three shots were on goal. The Buffs totaled 22 shots, including eight on goal.

Ryan Pakieser started in goal and took the loss for the Tigers. He made six saves and allowed the two goals.
The Tigers look to get back on track at home on Thursday against MIAA opponent Northeastern State at 7 p.m. at the FHSU Soccer Stadium.

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