EMPORIA, Kan. – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team defeated the Emporia State Hornets on Sunday (Sept. 24) by a score of 3-1, avenging their 1-1 tie against the Hornets last week. The win brings the Tiger's record to 5-1-2, 1-0 in MIAA, while the Hornets fall to 1-4-3, 0-1 in MIAA. Fort Hays State had three different goal scorers in the conference opening victory.
 
The Tigers got off to a great start with a goal by Montserrat Diaz just over three minutes into the match. Sullivan Kelly sent a solid corner kick into the box that Reilly Madden headed to Diaz right on the goal line for the finish. Kelly and Madden both picked up helpers on the play. The first period scoring continued in the 26' minute when Kelly produced a perfect strike of the ball outside the box off of a well-placed pass from Claire Gaeth, putting the Tigers in front with a 2-0 commanding lead.
 
Allison Worley added the third goal of the match for the Tigers just two minutes into the second period. The 3-0 deficit would serve to be too much for Emporia State to overcome.
 
The Hornets did not score until the 65' when Hannah Worley netted a goal off an assist from Angela Palmer. Fort Hays State outshot Emporia State 12-10 throughout the match with two more shots on goal than the Hornets. Both goalkeepers recorded four saves.
 
The Tigers will return home on Friday (Sept. 29) for their first home conference match against Northwest Missouri State with first kick at 7 p.m.