HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's soccer team defeated Wayne State (Neb.) 1-0 in the home opener on Saturday (Sep. 3). After entering halftime scoreless, the Tigers found the net early in the second half and held off the Wildcat attack to secure the win. FHSU improved to 2-0-1 on the year and Wayne State fell to 0-2-1.

There was plenty of action in the first half despite no goals scored as the Tigers took nine shots and put five on target, while the Wildcats managed a pair of shots with one placed on goal.

FHSU struck quickly in the second half when Montserrat Diaz passed to Hannah Mares, who chipped the ball back to Diaz accelerating past a defender. Diaz knocked the ball past the keeper in a one-one-one situation for her first goal as a Tiger. The Tiger defense kept the Wildcats at arm's length, led by keeper Isabel Robben who secured three saves on the day compared to seven by Sidney Truman of WSC. Robben and the Tigers posted their second shutout of the season, both which have been against opponents from the NSIC.

The Tigers finished with a season-high 14 shots and placed eight on goal, while the Wildcats lined up eight shots and put three on target.

The Tigers will be back in action on Monday (Sep. 5) as they host Northwestern Oklahoma State with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.