Fort Hays State University grabbed a 2-1 conference win over Southwest Baptist on Monday afternoon.  The game was a make-up of an earlier scheduled match that was rained out.

The Tigers are now 8-2-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the MIAA, putting the squad in second place halfway through the conference schedule.  SBU, on the other hand, drops to 0-13 (0-4 MIAA).

FHSU jumped out to an early 1-0 lead just 2:39 into the game.  Ricardo Yeverino fired a pass in between the legs of an SBU defender, finding Diego Cabral on the left side of the net for a score.

SBU, though, would fire back near the end of the half, tying it as Brad Tippin took a cross from Kaleb Romero in the middle of the box and score.

In the 64th minute, FHSU would take the lead for good on Yeverino’s goal. David Lucio assisted on the play.

Cabral has now scored in four straight contests, while Yeverino has goals in the last three.  The two are tied for a team-lead of seven.  Yeverino’s assist was his third of the season, while Lucio brought his assist total to four.

The Tigers are now home for four straight matches, beginning Oct. 18 against Upper Iowa at 7 p.m.  FHSU will then host Northeastern State on Oct. 24 in a rematch of a 2-2 tie earlier this season.  The home stand closes out with matches against Harding and West Texas A&M.

— FHSU Sports Information —