The Fort Hays State women’s soccer team scored two early goals and pulled away from Southwest Baptist in a 3-0 win Sunday at the FHSU Soccer Stadium in Hays. The Tigers are now 4-2 and 1-1 in the MIAA.

Bethany Keefer put the Tigers on the board in the 8th minute as she knocked in a corner kick from Gabrrielle Makatura and tapped over to Keefer by Jordan Hester. Makatura and Hester both picked up assists on the goal.

Fort Hays State doubled its lead in the 20th minute on a shot by Cindy Benitez from the right side about 10 yards away. Keefer had the assist on the Benitez goal.

In the second half, freshman Jordan Hester scored her team-high third goal of the season, lobbing a shot over the approaching SBU goalkeeper in the 65th minute. A Benitez pass set up the Hester goal.

The Tiger defense was strong, allowing only six shots and one on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Rachel Schaad picked up her second shutout win on the season and upped her record to 2-1.

The match was very physical with 35 fouls called, including 22 on the Bearcats. There were also four total yellow cards.

The Tigers travel to Missouri Southern on Friday (Sept. 21) for a 4 p.m. tilt in Joplin, Mo.

– FHSU Sports Information –