Fort Hays State Women's Soccer (2-7-2, 0-5-1 MIAA)
vs. Missouri Western (6-2-4, 3-2-1 MIAA)
Friday, October 9, 2026 • 1 p.m.
Hays, Kan. • FHSU Soccer Stadium
 
vs. #3 Pittsburg State (10-0-2, 4-0-2 MIAA)
Sunday, October 11, 2026 • Noon
Hays, Kan. • FHSU Soccer Stadium
 
The Fort Hays State women's soccer team will play a pair of MIAA matches this weekend, hosting Missouri Western on Friday (Oct. 9, 1 p.m.) before welcoming No. 3 Pittsburg State on Sunday (Oct. 11, noon) to FHSU Soccer Stadium. The Tigers enter the weekend 2-7-2 overall and 0-5-1 in the MIAA.
 
How to Watch
Both matches will be available on The MIAA Network. Subscription rates apply, with single-game, monthly and all-access passes available.
 
Weekend at a Glance
- The Tigers are coming off a 1-1 draw with Newman on Sunday. Lily Marshall scored the equalizer in the 50th minute on a header off a corner kick from Erin Cate.
- Fort Hays State outshot Newman 18-7 and held the Jets to just three shots in the second half.
- Missouri Western enters Friday's match at 6-2-4 overall and 3-2-1 in MIAA play. The Griffons defeated Missouri Southern 1-0 in their most recent contest.
- Pittsburg State enters Sunday's match ranked No. 4 nationally with a 10-0-2 overall record and a 4-0-2 mark in MIAA play.
- The Gorillas are coming off a 5-0 win over Rogers State, holding a 32-2 advantage in shots and an 8-0 edge in corner kicks.
 
All-Time Series with Missouri Western
- Fort Hays State and Missouri Western have met 18 times previously, with the Tigers holding a 10-3-5 lead in the series.
- The Tigers are looking for their first win over the Griffons since 2022. MWSU defeated the Tigers last season while the black and gold squads played to a draw in both 2023 and 2024.
 
All-Time Series with Pittsburg State
- Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State have met twice in MIAA play, with both teams winning on the road.
- The Gorillas won the most recent meeting, defeating the Tigers 1-0 in Hays last fall.
 
Marshall Finding the Net
Lily Marshall scored her second goal of the season in Sunday's draw with Newman, heading home a corner kick from Erin Cate in the 50th minute. Marshall's goal helped the Tigers erase a 1-0 halftime deficit and earn a point in the MIAA standings.
 
Tigers Creating Opportunities
Fort Hays State generated 18 shots against Newman, matching its first-half total in the second half. The Tigers also held an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal for the match.
 
Stoskopf Leading the Way in Goal
Senior goalkeeper Katie Stoskopf continues to lead the Tigers in goal. She recorded five saves against Newman and has been a key contributor for Fort Hays State throughout the season.
 
About the Opponents
Missouri Western
- Missouri Western enters the weekend 6-2-4 overall and 3-2-1 in MIAA play.
- The Griffons defeated Missouri Southern 1-0 on Sunday.
- Kendall Knisley scored the game-winning goal in the 71st minute.
- Knisley has scored six goals this season.
- Morgan Byrd recorded five saves and earned her fifth shutout of the season against Missouri Southern.
 
Pittsburg State
- Pittsburg State enters the weekend 10-0-2 overall and 4-0-2 in MIAA play.
- The Gorillas are ranked No. 3 nationally.
- Pittsburg State defeated Rogers State 5-0 on Sunday.
- The Gorillas held a 32-2 advantage in shots and an 8-0 advantage in corner kicks.
- Five different Gorillas scored in the victory.
- Carrie Cunningham and Avianna Gonzalez lead Pittsburg State with three goals each.