SEARCY, Ark. — Fort Hays State set a new program record for consecutive matches unbeaten, running its streak to 17 matches on Saturday in a 5-0 win over Harding at the Stevens Soccer Complex. The result also extended the best start without a loss in program history. The No. 4 ranked Tigers are now 14-0-3 overall and 10-0-1 in the GAC, while Harding moved to 2-12-2 overall and 0-9-1 in the GAC.
 
The Tigers spread the scoring love around on Saturday as five different players scored. The 17-match unbeaten streak topped the 16-match run by the 2018 squad.
 
The Tigers had ample offensive opportunities, outshooting the Bisons 33-5. The Tigers had a 17-4 shot advantage in the first half, then 16-1 in the second half. FHSU placed 15 of the 33 shots on goal as Harding had to save 10 shots to prevent further damage.
 
Fort Hays State dominated the first half, taking a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime. Dimitry Tchantcheu opened the scoring in the 18th minute with an assist from Jackson Elgas, setting the tone for the Tigers. A penalty kick goal by Tadhg Walsh in the 33rd minute extended the advantage, followed by a goal from Federico Heinrich in the 44th minute. Mamadou Oumar Ndiaye and Tonnes Daland both assisted on the third goal.
 
Fort Hays State kept the offensive train rolling in the second half with two more goals. Joseph Street found the net in the 63rd minute, assisted by Juan Linares. Ndiaye capped the scoring with a goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Lucas Garay.
 
The Tigers will wrap up the regular season on Thursday night (Nov. 6) at Newman University. The contest will be at 7 p.m. in Wichita. FHSU has already locked the GAC regular season title and hosting rights for the conference tournament on Nov. 13 and 15.