HAYS, Kan. – After going on a three-match win-streak, the Tigers suffer their first tie since Sept. 10 as they ended in a 0-0 draw against Missouri Southern on a Sunday afternoon matchup. With the tie, Fort Hays State now sits at 8-3-3 overall and 5-1-1 in MIAA play. Missouri Southern improves to 2-8-3 and 2-4-1 in conference. The tie is the first on their home field for the Tigers, who previously won their last three matches.

The first half concluded scoreless as the Tigers only outshot the Lions 5-4. After neither team was able to complete a shot, the half came to an end. The second half was led offensively by the Tigers, who attempted eight shots compared to Missouri Southern’s one. Only seven of Fort Hays State’s shots hit near target, with only three of the Lions hitting frame.

After 110 minutes with no goals, the match ended in a tie. The Tigers were led by senior striker Eden Stoddard who accounted for five shots, followed by Baylie Schmitz and Jasmine Beaulieu who included three a piece for the team’s 16. Julia Liberty documented a Missouri Southern-high of two shots with one on goal.

Megan Kneefel for the Tigers and Luz Galindo for the Lions each take a tie for their own goalkeeping records. Kneefel now owns a 3-2-2 overall record in net for Fort Hays State, and added three saves to her name for the season.

The Tigers hit the road for two-straight away matches next weekend. On Friday at 7 p.m., Fort Hays State will hit the pitch against Northeastern State who is currently 11-1 overall and 5-1 in MIAA play.
The Tigers will stay in Oklahoma Sunday as they face off against 6-6-2 and 3-2-2 (MIAA) Central Oklahoma for a 1 p.m. match.