HAYS, Kan. – The hopes of breaking the undefeated Central Missouri’s record on Sunday fell short for the Tigers as they suffered their first MIAA loss of the season to the No. 3 Jennies 2-0. With the loss, Fort Hays State falls to 2-1 in the conference and 5-3-2 overall. The Jennies added another win to their record as they now sit at 10-0 overall with a 3-0 MIAA mark.

With the Jennies going into the strong Hays wind in the first half, they were unable to net a goal over the Tigers. However, at the 23 minute mark in the opening half, the Tigers let up on an own goal to give the 1-0 advantage to the No. 3 Jennies. This would be the only mark for either team in the first half as Central Missouri held the lead heading into the half. The Jennies outshot the Tigers 5-2 in the first 45 minutes.

With the second half kicking off, Fort Hays State was now a victim of the wind. Just 13 minutes into the last 45 minutes, the Jennies netted a goal to take the 2-0 lead off a header from Jada Scott from an assist on the left side from Abby Rhodes. This would be Scott’s fifth goal of the season. The Tigers attempted to get on the board with their own points, but failed to gain momentum as they were outshot again in the second 10-3 to the Jennies. The Scott goal would end up being the decisive point as the Jennies captured the 2-0 win over Fort Hays State.

Ana Dilkes for Central Missouri earned her 10th win of the season in goal with two saves. For the Tigers, Megan Kneefel captured three saves in 90 minutes played, but dropped her goalkeeping record this season to 1-2-1.

Next for the Tigers is a pair of MIAA road matches as they first meet up with 4-5, 1-2 MIAA Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Mo., on Friday (Oct. 6). Sunday promotes another tough challenge for Fort Hays State as they take on No. 24 Missouri Western who is undefeated in conference play at 3-0. That match is slated for a 1 p.m. start on Sunday (Oct. 8).