Box Score


The Fort Hays State women's soccer team scored three first half goals en route to a 3-2 victory on the road at Emporia State on Friday (Oct. 6) in Emporia, Kan. The win is the first MIAA victory for the Tigers, improving their record to 1-3 in the MIAA and 4-6-1 overall.
 
Fort Hays took a commanding 3-0 lead late in the first half, scoring three goals less than eight minutes apart. Becca Andres started the scoring in the 27^th minute, heading in a shot that bounced off the post from Nicole Randall.
 
Junior forward Cindy Benitez scored her third goal of the season, on a rebound off a shot from Andres to give the Tigers a 2-0 advantage. Hailey Davey scored soon after on a pass from Margaret Meier to up the advantage to 3-0 just 35 minutes into the game.
 
The host Hornets tried to close the gap, however, ESU notched only two second half goals. Ashley Hill scored unassisted in the 49^th minute and Jessica Decker scored in the 84^th minute.
 
Kelsey Grey notched the win in goal for the Tigers, totaling 10 saves while allowing the two goals. Her record is now 4-6-1 on the season.
 
The Tigers continue MIAA play on the road at Missouri Southern on Saturday (Oct. 8) at 11 a.m.