October 6, 2024 – Emporia State bounced back from an early Fort Hays State goal to draw their road match against the Tigers 1-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Fort Hays State was on the front foot early in the match and took the lead over Emporia State in the seventh minute following a turnover by the Hornets deep in their own territory. Following the goal for the Tigers, Emporia State settled into the match and generated their first shot in the eighth minute, a shot on goal by
Sade Lee to force a save.
The Hornets provided most of the offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the first half, recording four corner kicks and forcing three saves from the Tigers goalkeeper. At the half, the Hornets outshot the Tigers 5-3 but still trailed 1-0 at the break.
Following halftime, the Hornets quickly broke through to tie the match 1-1. In the 48th minute, after long ball from
Mackenzi Goen into the midfield, the ball was played forward for
Sade Lee who eventually won possession in the box. After settling the ball, Lee crossed it to
Hadlie Lowe who headed the ball past the goalkeeper to even the match.
After the goal from Lowe, the Hornets and Tigers traded opportunities over the final 40 minutes but neither team was able to break the deadlock, resulting in a 1-1 draw between the Hornets and Tigers.
Emporia State recorded nine shots and seven corner kicks in the match while Fort Hays State tallied 11 shots of their own.
Hadlie Lowe's goal was her first of the season and
Sade Lee picked up her second assist.
The Hornets will return home next weekend for a pair of matches as they host Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern. Kickoff between the Hornets and Gorillas on Friday, October 11 from the ESU Pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
