HAYS, KS – The No. 9 UIndy men's soccer team's 2025 season came to a close on Sunday after falling in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to No. 1 Fort Hays State, 3-0. 

Today is the first time the Tigers have beaten the Greyhounds, with the Greyhounds previous two wins over Fort Hays coming in the NCAA Tournament in 2019 and 2021.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The first half was all Fort Hays State, as the Tigers racked up eight shots, and netting three goals in the process. The wind was a factor on the Tigers first two goals, with the first goal coming directly from a punt that bounced past the UIndy back line to Jackson Elgas who connected on the half volley to beat Unnamatla. 

The Tigers second goal came thanks to a long throw-in that was headed past Unnamatla to double Fort Hays' lead. Bastian Carlman extended the Tigers lead just 10 minutes later to give Fort Hays a 3-0 lead headed to the break. 

Kabiru Gafar, Truls Karlsen and Roman Beko all had their efforts saved by Payton Roehrich, the Hounds' three lone shots of the first half

The Greyhounds recorded seven shots in the second half, but Fort Hays was able to salt the game away by slowing the pace of the game down, and not allowing UIndy many quality chances. The lone saved effort came in the 71st minute on a delicate chip effort from Lucas Bedleg that was knocked out of play by Roehrich.

INSIDE THE BOX
-.Unnamatla made three stops on 12 shots faced in today's contest.
- Bedleg, Gafar and Lucas Binnebose all recorded two shots today for UIndy.
- Nikolas Karnesis played 70 minutes as a substitute today.
- There were a combined 22 shots from both teams, 12 from Fort Hays and 10 from UIndy.

OTHER NOTES
Fort Hays committed 34 fouls today, adding to its season total of 418 which ranks first in total fouls in all of DII this season. Along with the 34 fouls from Fort Hays today, there were a total of nine yellow cards between both teams, six from Fort Hays, and three from UIndy.

UP NEXT
UIndy will have an offseason to reload for next season and look to make another NCAA Tournament appearance, which would be the third appearance of head coach Gabe Hall's tenure.