HAYS, Kan. – Missouri Western Soccer (12-7, 7-4 MIAA) lost in the first round of the MIAA Championships to Fort Hays State (11-6-2, 8-3 MIAA) on Wednesday. The Griffons were unable to score on the Tiger defense and fell by a score of 3-0. They will now wait for the final regional rankings with hopes of making the NCAA Division II National Tournament.

NOTABLES

• With the first round loss, Missouri Western is eliminated from the MIAA Championships.
• The Griffons will now wait for the reveal of the NCAA Division II National Tournament field. The selection show will be Sunday evening.
• To make the tournament, Missouri Western will have to be in the top-eight of their region. The Griffons entered Wednesday’s game ranked eighth in the Central Region.
• If Wednesday’s loss was the last time that this year’s senior class suited up for the Griffons, then it was a remarkable run. This year’s graduating class will leave Missouri Western as the winningest class in program history.

STATS AND LEADERS

• The Griffons fell victim to two impressive shots by the Tigers, as two of Fort Hays State’s goals were scored from more than 20 yards out.
• Claire Meyers and Taylor Schwartzkopf both finished with two shots and one shot on goal.
• Missouri Western totaled seven shots in the loss.
• The Tigers ended the game with nine shots on goal.
• Madeline Cowell, Bailey Ketcham, Jordan Jennings, and Anna Mayer played all 90 minutes for the Griffons.

— MWSU Athletics —