HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State University volleyball team was unable to recover from a slow start against No. 3 Nebraska-Kearney Tuesday evening, falling in three sets to the perennial powerhouse (14-25, 15-25, 19-25). It was the 20th-consecutive victory for the Lopers, who move to 6-0 in MIAA play. The Tigers slipped to 15-4 overall and 3-3 in the conference after the loss.

Kurt Kohler Postgame Interview

The visitors were incredibly effective on offense, recording 48 kills to just eight attack errors for a .367 hitting percentage. The Tigers were limited to a .136 attack percentage on the night, with the Lopers recording 55 digs and six blocks to bring down that percentage.

After the Tigers took the first three points in the match, UNK jumped out to a commanding double-digit lead with a 16-3 run. The Black and Gold weren’t able to close the gap any smaller than nine, losing by 11 in the set.

The Lopers never trailed in the second set while recording their best single set attack percentage of the night at .436, recording just one error in the frame. The Tigers never scored more than two points in a row during the set.

The home team came out of the locker room with a rejuvenated spirit and led for a good portion of the third set, forcing 15 tie scores and six lead changes. The Tigers led as late as 18-17 when Callie Christensen reached for a solo block, but the Lopers countered by scoring eight of the final nine points in the match to secure the victory.

Crystal Whitten led the Tigers with 11 kills while adding eight digs. Megan Anderson threw in eight kills and one solo block, while Christensen contributed two kills and two total blocks (one solo). Hannah Wagy posted 25 assists on the night, adding six digs and one kill.

The Tigers will continue MIAA play this weekend when they make the trip to Emporia, Kan. for a Friday evening (Oct. 7) match with Emporia State. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m.

EDMOND, Okla. – Sophomore Hannah Perkins moved 17 spots up the leaderboard on day two of the UCO RCB Bank Classic at The Golf Club of Edmond. She finished at 12-over par overall, tying for 13th place. She carded rounds of 80 and 74 for a total of 154.

By shooting just 3-over par on day two, Perkins gained plenty of ground on the field. At one point she was 1-under through nine holes, benefitting from an eagle on a par 5. She was 11 strokes back of the winning score of 1-over par by Johany Rivera of St. Edward’s. Baylee Price of Northeastern State was the top MIAA golfer in the event at 4-over par.

Kylie McCarthy tied for 63rd with rounds of 86 and 83. Kelsey McCarthy (89, 85) tied for 74th, Madison Roether (100, 87) tied for 84th and Alexis Schaben finished alone in 87th with rounds of 99 and 101.

St. Edward’s won the team title with a total score of 603. Southwestern Oklahoma State took second with a score of 612 and Arkansas Tech finished with a score of 613. Fort Hays State’s 683 overall placed 15th overall and 7th among MIAA teams.

SALINA, Kan. – The Fort Hays State men’s golf team improved by nine strokes from day one to day two at the Kansas Wesleyan Fall Invitational this week, finishing in a tie for ninth place. After sitting in 10th with a first round score of 315, the team fought through a weather delay to post a 306 on Tuesday (Oct. 4). It was the first time the team had four individuals post rounds in the 70s this season.

The tournament was held at the Salina Country Club, a par-70 course that measured 6,101 yards for the week. Following a sunny and breezy first round, the Tigers dealt with soggy conditions Tuesday after rain drenched the course early that morning.

After struggling to a nine-over 79 on Monday, junior Dalton Ayres rebounded to post a three-over 73 on Tuesday, finishing in a tie for 28th individually. Freshmen Isaiah Grover and Marcus Willey both finished at 18-over 158, tying for 49th place.

Colton Bobek was just five shots back of the leader heading into the second round after firing a five-over 75 in round one, but a second round 86 dropped the freshman into a tie for 57th. Sophomore Cash Hobson was one of just four players in the 77-man field to improve by double-digits between rounds, signing for an eight-over 78 in the second round after battling to a first round 91.

Sterling College won the event with an 11-over 568, placing three golfers in the top six.

After a week off, the Tigers will return to the course when they travel to St. Charles, Mo. for the second MIAA designated event of the season, hosted by Lindenwood University at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club on October 17-18.

Fort Hays State Weekly Football Press Conference
October 4, 2016

Fort Hays State head coach Chris Brown conducted his weekly press conference in advance of Saturday’s key conference road game at Pittsburg State. Brown and selected players met with the media inside Lewis Field on Tuesday, a session that can be heard by clicking on the links below.

Coach Chris Brown

 

Senior safety DeAndre James

Freshman wide receiver Charles Tigner

Sophomore defensive lineman Wyatt Parker

 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men’s Soccer moved up one spot in the latest NSCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, released on Tuesday (Oct. 4). The Tigers are No. 16 in the latest edition.

The Tigers have now owned every ranking possible between No. 15 and No. 20 in the nation this year. FHSU was No. 15 in the preseason poll and has now held the No. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 rankings throughout the regular season. The Tigers are 6-2-1 overall for the season.

Fort Hays State and Lindenwood are the only two MIAA teams referenced in the latest poll. Lindenwood moved from receiving votes to No. 22 in the nation this week. So Sunday’s meeting between FHSU and Lindenwood in Hays will be a battle of ranked teams. Both are currently undefeated in conference play.

Rockhurst continues to hold the No. 1 ranking in the nation at 9-0-1 overall. One of FHSU’s two losses on the season was against Rockhurst.

Below is the NSCAA Division II Top 25 Poll for October 4, 2016.

Rank	School	Prev.	W-L-T
1	Rockhurst University	1	9-0-1
2	Simon Fraser University	4	8-0-0
3	University Of Charleston	5	9-1-0
4	LIU Post	8	9-0-0
5	Regis University	9	8-0-1
6	Wingate University	10	7-0-0
7	University Of Tampa	7	5-0-2
8	St. Edward’s University	3	9-1-0
9	Limestone College	14	8-0-0
10	Tusculum College	18	9-0-0
11	Barry University	11	5-1-0
12	Tiffin University	23	8-1-0
13	California State University-Los Angeles	12	5-1-3
14	Adelphi University	16	6-1-1
15	Lynn University	15	8-1-1
16	Fort Hays State University	17	6-2-1
17	Gannon University	19	6-2-1
18	Midwestern State University	25	7-2-1
19	University Of Southern Indiana	NR	9-1-0
20	California State University-Dominguez Hills	NR	7-2-1
21	Pfeiffer University	6	7-2-0
22	Lindenwood University	NR	7-2-2
23	Millersville University	22	6-2-2
24	Merrimack College	NR	8-1-0
25	Palm Beach Atlantic University	NR	6-2-1

Also receiving votes: Colorado Mesa University (14), Drury University (8), Notre Dame College (7), University of California-San Diego (5), Urbana University (2), Franklin Pierce University (2).

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a one week absence from the NSCAA Division II Poll, FHSU Women’s Soccer returned to the receiving votes section on Tuesday (Oct. 4). The Tigers have now been referenced in three of the last four polls released.

The Tigers broke into the top 25 for the first time in program history back on November 13. But after a draw and a loss, the Tigers dropped into the receiving votes section on September 20. FHSU was not referenced in the poll on September 27, but has returned to the receiving votes section this week.

The Tigers (6-3-1 overall) have posted five shutouts this season, gaining another last week at Lindenwood before falling 1-0 at No. 2 ranked Central Missouri. FHSU is at home for two matches this week against Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western.

Besides Central Missouri (9-0) at No. 2, Northeastern State is the only other MIAA school referenced in the poll. The RiverHawks moved up to No. 19 this week and remain unbeaten on the year at 10-0.

Below is the NSCAA Division II Top 25 Poll for October 4, 2016.

Rank	School	Prev.	W-L-T
1	Grand Valley State University	1	9-0-1
2	University of Central Missouri	2	9-0-0
3	East Stroudsburg University	4	9-1-0
4	Stonehill College	5	9-0-1
5	Western Washington University	7	9-0-1
6	Lee University	6	7-1-1
7	Colorado School Of Mines	3	9-1-0
8	University of California-San Diego	8	8-2-0
9	Columbus State University	13	7-2-0
10	Truman State University	10	9-0-1
11	West Chester University	9	10-0-0
12	Adelphi University	12	8-1-0
13	Minot State University	15	7-1-0
14	Nova Southeastern University	18	5-1-1
15	St. Edward’s University	NR	7-1-1
16	University of North Georgia	22	5-1-2
17	Rollins College	16	7-1-1
18	University Of Bridgeport	17	6-3-0
19	Northeastern State University	23	10-0-0
20	Bellarmine University	25	8-1-1
21	Limestone College	NR	8-1-0
22	Kutztown University	RV	8-2-0
23	Sonoma State University	19	7-2-1
24	Dallas Baptist University	NR	6-3-1
25	Central Washington University	RV	7-2-0

Also receiving votes: Carson-Newman University (7), Edinboro University (7), Texas A&M University-Commerce (5), Rockhurst University (4), Fort Hays State University (1).

 

FHSU Sports Information