TULSA, Okla. — Northeastern State men's soccer fell 3-0 to Fort Hays State on Thursday at Union High School.
The RiverHawks finished with 11 shots, including four on goal, but were unable to find the back of the net. Northeastern State had eight shots in the first half and added three in the second.
Fort Hays State took a 1-0 lead in the 29th minute on a goal by Len Valkema, assisted by Mario Leal Vales. Valkema scored again in the 51st minute, with Leal Vales and Francesco Valenti earning assists.
Jose Barraza added the final goal in the 85th minute off an assist from Juan Linares to secure the 3-0 result for the Tigers.
Northeastern State had opportunities to get on the scoreboard, including shots from
Matheus Possamai,
Avelino Rosa,
Jack Smith and
Joshua Adeyemi. Fort Hays State goalkeeper Payton Roehrich made four saves to record the shutout.
The RiverHawks had four corner kicks, while Fort Hays State finished with five.
Northeastern State will return to action Saturday when it travels to Southern Nazarene.
