The Fort Hay sState men’s soccer team dropped to No. 18 in the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division II Men’s National Poll released today (Oct. 2) by the NSCAA. The Tigers were ranked No. 9 last week, but went 1-1 in this week’s matches, including a 1-0 loss to now No. 10 Lindenwood.

The Tigers, currently 8-2 and 4-1 in the MIAA, are ranked for the fifth straight week, a streak that dates back to the first regular season poll. FHSU was unranked in the preseason poll.

FHSU went 1-1 last week with a 7-0 record-setting win over SBU and a 1-0 loss to Lindenwood. The seven goals are the most scored in a single game for FHSU and the largest margin of victory. Five Tigers scored in the win. In the loss to Lindenwood, the Lions scored the only goal in the 58th minute and shutout the Tigers.

For the first time all season, the Tigers fell in the Central Region ranking, moving to No. 2. Lindenwood jumped to No. 1 with Northeastern State third and Truman fourth.

FHSU is one of two MIAA teams ranked as Lindenwood leaped to No. 10 after being No. 21 last week. Northeastern State received votes in the poll.

This weekend, the Tigers welcome two non-conference foes to the FHSU Soccer Stadium.Eastern New Mexico plays FHSU on Friday (Oct. 5) at 2 p.m. and then No. 11 West Texas A&M takes the pitch at 12 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 7).

 

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