Box Score Fort Hays State Women's Soccer exploded with four goals in a 4-1 season opening road win over No. 21 Southwest Minnesota State on Friday (Sept. 5).  The win was the Tigers' first over a ranked opponent since the MIAA Championship Game in 2012, and is a regional victory for the team. 
 
Jordan Hester had two goals for the Tigers, leading the way as Jordan Shaw and Hailey Davey each added a goal.  The two goals in a game for Hester ties a school record, and is a new career best for the junior. 

Jasmine Beaulieu and Kylee Loneker were credited with assists in the game.
 
Fort Hays State struck first in the 16th minute of action, when Makatura's corner kick found Shaw in the box, who headed it in for a score.
 
That lead was extended to 2-0 just before intermission, when Davey took a pass from Beaulieu for her first goal of the season, carrying over strong offensive play from exhibition action.
 
Out of the break, Hester entered the scoring column at 54:35.  Using a cross from Loneker, Hester headed the ball past the keeper into the back of the net and put Fort Hays State ahead, 3-0.
 
Hester's second goal of the night came just past the 71-minute mark (71:07).  Steffens crossed a pass to the back post of the goal where Hester was waiting for FHSU's fourth and final goal of the night.
 
SMSU got one back soon after as Justine Hauck scored in the 74th minute, but that was it for the Mustangs as FHSU closed out the win.
 
FHSU had six shots all night, five of which were on goal.  In the goal, Kristen Thompson played all 90 minutes, allowing one goal and recording seven saves.
 
The Tigers return to competition on Sunday (Sept. 7) against the University of Sioux Falls.  Game time is set for 11 a.m., in Sioux Falls, S.D.