HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State men’s soccer team ended the weekend with an overtime victory over Northeastern State Sunday afternoon, 2-1. The Tigers improved to 2-4-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play, while the RiverHawks dip below .500 after the loss, moving to 3-4 this season and 0-1 in the MIAA.

There was little offensive output throughout the first half from both teams as the overcast skies turned into a solid rain shower halfway through the period, making it difficult to control the ball and attack the net. The RiverHawks controlled what momentum there was, attempting nine shots in the first half compared to the Tigers’ four.

Northeastern State continued its aggressive play in the second half when Aaron Ugbah picked up his second goal of the season in the 50th minute. The 1-0 deficit would not last long, however, as Abdoulaye Cisse netted the equalizer from six yards out on a free kick into the box from Luis Mendez. It was Cisse’s second goal of the weekend.

The Tigers grabbed control for the rest of the period, attempting seven more shots through the remainder of the half. FHSU had several close calls, but were unable to find the game-winner in regulation, sending the Tigers to their fourth overtime match of the season.

Fort Hays State carried its momentum into the overtime period, controlling possession in the offensive half for much of the frame. Junior Caesar Jones could not have picked a better time to record his first collegiate goal, coming through with the golden goal in the 97th minute when he beat the keeper to his left after Derick Gonzalez sent a perfect pass into the box through a pair of defenders.

Michael Yantz was credited with the victory after making three saves, improving to 2-3-2 this season. Cisse led the Tigers with three shots, two shots on goal.

The Tigers will be back in action on Thursday (Sept. 28) when they host Oklahoma Baptist at FHSU Soccer Stadium at 7:30 p.m.