The 23rd-ranked Fort Hays State men’s soccer team opened their season with a 2-1 win over Colorado State-Pueblo Fridah on the first day of the Days Inn Soccer Classic at the FHSU Soccer Stadium.

Michael Cole’s header off a left side pass from David Lucio in the 82nd minute put the Tigers ahead for good. Diego Cabral scored off a penalty kick in the 40th minute to give the Tigers the 1-0 lead.

The Thunderwolves tied the match on a free kick in the 65th minute.

Kent Fruend made five saves in goal.

The 1-0 Tigers will play Drury (Mo.) Sunday at 1:30pm. The Panthers defeated Lubbock Christian 2-1 in the first match of the day.