TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team battled but fell 1-0 to Northeastern State on Friday evening (Nov. 1). With the loss, the Tigers moved to 7-5-4 overall and 4-4-2 in MIAA play, while the RiverHawks improved to 11-5 overall and 5-5 in the conference.

Northeastern State applied pressure early, tallying seven shots in the first half, with four on target. Fort Hays State's defense held firm, anchored by goalkeeper Mackenzie Caldwell with four crucial saves to keep the match scoreless by halftime. FHSU had just one shot in the opening half.

The second half saw the RiverHawks break through right after halftime when Josie Jarvis found the net on a strike inside the box in the 46th minute, benefitting from a pass by Whitney Gentry. Despite the setback, Fort Hays State ramped up their offense in response, registering six shots in the second half, including a three-minute flurry where they managed four attempts and one on goal. However, they could never find the equalizer.

The Tigers were outshot 13-7, with Caldwell making six saves to keep Fort Hays State within reach. Shot leaders for the Tigers included Kenzee Godwin and Sydney Cotter, both with two.

The Tigers look to rebound in their next match, continuing MIAA play against Rogers State on Sunday (Nov. 3) in Claremore at 1 p.m.