Washburn University Athletics

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Washburn women's soccer team defeated Fort Hays State 5-1 on Friday night at Yager Stadium.

Washburn improves to 8-1-1 and 4-1 in the MIAA and Fort Hays State falls to 2-7-1 and 0-5 in the MIAA.

Washburn had 29 shots in the match which ties the fifth most in a match in program history, when the Ichabods had 29 shots against Missouri Western Oct. 19, 2007. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
Fort Hays state struck first in 13^th minute when Lily Marshall found Berkley Sparks for her second goal of the season. Kate Hinck tied up the match at one in the 18^th minute. Washburn outshot FHSU 13-1 in the first half but was unable to find the back of the net the remainder of the first half. 

The Ichabods and Tigers were tied at one going into the 74^th minute before Lydia Keller scored her first goal of the season to give Washburn the 2-1 lead. Grace Peterson scored shortly after in the 77^th minute to extend the Ichabods lead. Bricelyn Betts and Haley Thomsen scored 32 seconds apart from each other to put the game away for Washburn. 

GAME NOTES

• Kate Hinck led all players with five shots and three shots on goal. 
• Washburn outshot FHSU 29-4, including 14-2 on goal. 
• Washburn has won three straight matches against Fort Hays State, dating back to Nov. 10, 2024. 
• Five different Ichabods scored goals in the match.

UP NEXT
Washburn hosts Nebraska Kearney at Yager Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. UNK picked up their first conference win on Friday, defeating Newman 2-0.