FHSU Athletics

Fort Hays State Women’s Soccer opened conference play with a golden goal victory on Friday (Sept. 19) evening, defeating Nebraska-Kearney, 1-0, on Hailey Davey’s double overtime game-winner.
 
FHSU (3-2-0) had 13 shots in the game, seven of which came in the two overtime periods, and snapped a two-game losing streak as MIAA play begins.
 
Scoreless after regulation, FHSU failed to put a shot on goal in the first half, and had just one shot on goal in the second.  In the 79th minute, FHSU had its best scoring opportunity of regulation, but a header from Ceynada Guzman sailed just wide of the goal.
 
Nearing the end of the second overtime, Kelsey Steffens dribbled down the right side of the box and hit a low cross to Davey at the top of the box, who waited until the late in double overtime to fire her first shot of the night.  After gathering herself, Davey struck a ball towards the left side of the goal and found the net, sealing the Tigers’ victory.
 
The goal was Davey’s second of the season, pushing her season points total to eight, tying with Steffens for the team lead.  Steffens had her second assist of the year on the play.

Jasmine Beaulieu and Jordan Hester had three shots for the Tigers, leading the team.
 
Between the pipes, Kristin Thompson had seven saves and posted her second shutout of the season.
 
Fort Hays State returns to FHSU Soccer Stadium on Sunday against Emporia State.  Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.