SAN MARCOS, Texas – In a match that saw possession be dominated by UTSA, it was the Texas State soccer team that came away with a 1-0 victory Sunday night at the Bobcat Soccer Complex thanks to Kaylee Davis' goal in the 88^th minute.
 
With the win, the Bobcats improve to 1-1-0 on the year while the Roadrunners drop to 1-1-0.
 
Right out of the gate saw UTSA put pressure on the TXST defense consistently. The visitors outshot the Bobcats 9-3 in the first half with a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal.
 
The first chance of the night came late in the fourth minute from Jordan Kondikoff when the junior ripped a shot from just outside the penalty box. However, the ball sailed just over the crossbar.
 
In the 21^st minute, Ally Kewish had her shot attempt blocked. The ball bounced to Jamie Brown but her crack at goal was halted by the Roadrunners' goalkeeper.
 
After halftime, Texas State won a free kick close to the penalty box in the 49^th minute. Instead of sending the ball into the box, Brown laid the ball off to Renny Moore. The sophomore took two touches and unleashed a shot at the net that whizzed by outside of the right post.
 
The next great opportunity for the Bobcats was in the 75^th minute that saw Davis' first shot of the match be blocked. The ball stayed in the box and bounced towards the left side and an oncoming Cameron Hart. Her attempt was on target but corralled by the keeper.
 
Davis' breakthrough came with 2:29 left in the match. The scoring started when Genesis Turman got control of a long ball hit down field by a UTSA player. She then passed towards an open Haley Groff running down the right side. After a touch to get the ball on her right foot, the sophomore sent a pass downfield to Davis that went through the wickets of a Roadrunner defender. Davis got control of the ball and sent a rocket into the left, back corner of the net.
 

I see you @20kayleedavis! Eat em up @TxStateBobcats, score one for @TXStateSoccer! #laserbeam pic.twitter.com/7tNUCwa6RK

— Chris Thompson (@ChrisThompsn) August 20, 2018

 
Both Davis and Kondikoff led the team with two shot attempts apiece.
 
Heather Martin recorded seven saves in recording her first shutout of the season and the seventh of her career.
 
Next on the slate for TXST is a road match against McNeese on Friday at 7 p.m. It is the first of five consecutive contests away from the friendly confines of the Bobcat Soccer Complex.
 
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.