KEARNEY, Neb. – In their third-consecutive overtime match, the Tigers fell to Nebraska-Kearney 1-0 on a golden goal from Megan Cook for the Lopers. This is also the first loss of the season for Fort Hays State as they now sit at 2-1-2 on the year.

Both teams were scoreless heading into overtime, with this being six-straight halves the Tigers were held scoreless. Although the Tigers outshot the Lopers 8-5, Nebraska-Kearney came into the extra time with an offensive mind as they earned two-consecutive shots early in the extra time. It wasn’t until the 98:49 minute mark when Cook netted the winning goal for the Lopers.

In goal for the Tigers was Megan Kneefel who picked up her first loss of the season with three saves to her name in the match. Ali Hirschman collected the win behind the net for Nebraska-Kearney also with three individual saves.

The Tigers will be on the road for two more matches with a trip to Emporia State on Sunday (Sept. 17) slated for a 2 p.m. start.