Fort Hays State Men's Soccer hits the road to Arkansas this week, with matchups against Ouachita Baptist on Thursday (Oct. 10) at 3 p.m., and Harding on Saturday (Oct. 12) at 10 a.m. The Tigers enter the week at 4-3-1 overall and 1-2 in GAC play.
 
Fort Hays State is coming off a lopsided 6-1 victory over Northeastern State in Hays. Five different Tigers scored in that game. Fort Hays State has shown lots of promise this season, scoring 18 goals and handing out 20 assists. FHSU averages 15.50 shots per match, 20^th-best in NCAA Division II. Leading the charge in goals are senior Bryce Dickerson and freshman Bastian Carlman, each tied for fifth in the GAC with three goals apiece. Tadhg Walsh has also made significant contributions, tallying eight assists, tied for third in the nation. The Tiger defense has been stout, allowing only 7.6 shots against per match.
 
On the opposing side, Ouachita Baptist has struggled this season, recording just six goals on 56 shots. Both rank last in the conference. Despite the challenges, OBU has managed two wins in its last five matches and enters the week 2-6-1 overall and 0-3 in the GAC. Alexis Murillo leads in goals with three. Historically, Fort Hays State has dominated the series, holding a 6-0-3 all-time record against Ouachita Baptist. Last season's contest in Arkadelphia ended in a 2-2 draw.
 
Harding remains winless on the season, entering this week's action at 0-6-3 overall. Before facing FHSU, they will take on Newman Thursday. The Bisons have managed to score 10 goals this season, but have struggled defensively conceding 25 goals and allowing 18.8 shots per match. In previous matchups between the teams, the Tigers have a commanding 14-2-0 advantage over the Bisons and secured victories in the last two matches.