Newman Women Drop Opener at FHSU, 1-0

September 29, 2011

HAYS, Kan.- The Newman women’s soccer team fell to Fort Hays State Saturday night in their season opener. The Jets were out-shot 7-1 by the Tigers in the first half and couldn’t come back after allowing an FHSU goal in the 34^th minute.

- Newman goalkeeper Christina Farid had nine saves in the match, allowing one goal.

- Newman was out shot 20-11 in the match.

- Newman’s first shot didn’t come until the 27^th minute, missing wide left from Mallory Hurst.

- The Jets finished the match with seven shots on goal.

- Newman’s Emily Arden led the team with three shots and two shots on goal.

- Arden had the final opportunity to even the match for Newman with a shot on goal in the 86^th minute.

With the loss, the Jets fall to 0-1 on the season. They will return to action Monday, hosting arch-rival Friends in a 7 p.m. contest at Wilkins Field.

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