ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men’s soccer team defeated the Lindenwood Lions 2-1 on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 8). The Tigers improved to 6-4-2 overall and 4-0 in the MIAA, while the Lions fell to 6-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

The Tigers and Lions were in a defensive battle throughout the first half as neither team scored. Fort Hays State got off six shots in the first half, including four on goal. Lindenwood was just behind with four shots, while only one was on target.

The second half started with a bang from the Lions as Michele Ganz scored his ninth goal of the season in the 49th minute. The Tigers rebounded with the equalizer from Abdoulaye Cisse in the 54th minute, scoring his sixth goal of the season that tied the game at one goal apiece. With the goal, Cisse now owns the school record for consecutive matches scoring a goal with six straight.

The Tigers and Lions battled each other in a tough defensive matchup once again until Mauricio Etcheverry found the back of the net for the second time this season on a shot from 30 yards out in the 80th minute to give the Tigers a 2-1 lead.

The score stood until the end as Michael Yantz earned the win in goal for the Tigers to improve his overall record to 5-3-2 on the season. Yantz picked up five saves on the day to increase his season total to 44 on the year.

The Tigers continue their undefeated start to conference play when they travel to Bolivar, Missouri, to face Southwest Baptist on Friday (Oct. 13). Kickoff is set for 3 pm.