Kondikoff Nets Brace In Shutout Of Panthers

Kaylee Davis had an excellent chance to crack the scoreboard in the scoreless match. She received the ball on TXST’s defensive half of the field and was able to use her speed to get past multiple defenders.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Junior midfielder Jordan Kondikoff played a part in all of the Texas State soccer team’s goals in a 3-0 shutout victory over Prairie View A&M at the PVAMU Soccer Field on Sunday with two first half goals and an assist.

The shutout was the 12^th straight over the Panthers to tie for the longest active national shutout mark over a single opponent.

The victory snapped a three-match losing streak for the Bobcats as they improve to 2-4-0 on the season. PVAMU drops to 1-4-0 overall.

Kaylee Davis had an excellent chance to crack the scoreboard in the scoreless match. She received the ball on TXST’s defensive half of the field and was able to use her speed to get past multiple defenders. The Allen, Texas native ripped a shot that rattled off the left post.

The breakthrough finally came in the 36^th minute for Texas State. Holly Streber sent in a long, high pass from the left side and found an open Kondikoff in the box. The junior sent a hard shot past the keeper for her first goal of the season.

Kondikoff increased the lead to 2-0 in the 42^nd minute after sending the ball into the back left corner. The Mesquite, Texas native received the ball from Cameron Hart after a quick pass back from Mackenzie Smith. Both were credited with their first collegiate assists.

Hannah Solano nearly increased the lead in the 61^st minute when she got through a couple of defenders and sent a screamer towards the left netting. Unfortunately, the ball curled just enough to stay out of the goal.

Five minutes later, Smith had a breakaway opportunity but sent her attempt straight at the PVAMU goalkeeper.

Early in the 76^th minute, Kondikoff got the ball near the right sideline in the offensive third of the field. She sent in a perfect cross to Haley Groff, who placed her shot into the left corner to increase the lead to 3-0 on her first collegiate goal.

Groff nearly tallied her second goal of the match in the 80^th minute. She unleashed a shot that the keeper stopped but unable to corral. The sophomore nearly got to the rebound but the goalkeeper beat her to it and fell on the ball.

Kathryn Budde came up with three big saves to keep the shutout beginning in the 83^rd minute. The biggest threat came in the 86^th minute when she had to leap and tip the ball that then bounced off the crossbar. Jessica Pikoff was there to clear the ball away from the danger zone.

Both Groff and Kondikoff took a game-high three shots apiece. Groff placed all three of her attempts on goal and Kondikoff posted two shots on goal. Also taking multiple shots was Davis, Smith and Solano.

Heather Martin earned the win between the posts after making two saves in the first 45 minutes. In the second half, Budde recorded a season-high four saves in her fourth consecutive appearance.

Next up for Texas State is a meeting at Texas on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the match will air on the Longhorn Network.

For more information on the Texas State soccer team, visit the official website of Texas State Athletics at www.txstatebobcats.com, like on Facebook at Texas State Soccer and follow on Instagram and Twitter at @TxStateSoccer.

Box Score: https://txstatebobcats.com/boxscore.aspx?path=wsoc&id=5476

FEATURED PHOTO: Jordan Kondikoff (Credit to Kelley Spencer)