SAN ANTONIO – A tough, physical match ended with the Texas State soccer team's (3-0) third 1-0 victory of the season, this time against I-35 rival UTSA (1-1) Friday night at the Park West Athletic Complex.
 
The 3-0 start is the best in Bobcat history. It is also the first time that TXST has shutout its first three opponents of a season. TXST extended its undefeated streak to 16 matches, tied for the longest active streak in the nation with UCLA and tied for the third longest in Sun Belt Conference history.
 
UTSA controlled the possession in the early portion of the match. Texas State broke through and won a free kick in the final third late in the 11th minute. Sarah Everett sent the free kick into the box where Kaylee Davis flicked the ball past the goalkeeper and into the left netting from six yards.
 
Davis' goal was the 26th of her TXST career to move her into a tie for fourth with Jaynee Sherman (2001-04) in program history.

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The Bobcats placed two more shots on goal in the first half that were stopped by the goalkeeper. The first came off the foot of Hannah Solano in the 25th minute and the second was a long attempt early in the 35th minute from Addison Gaetano.
 
A good chance for the Roadrunners came in the 42nd minute. Camrynne Hoover hit a curling shot from 20 yards out that just barely cleared the crossbar for a goal kick.

Mackenzie Smith was able to win a free kick from 20 yards out near the far corner of the 18-yard box in the 76th minute. After the ball sailed over a pack of players, Solano sent in a high cross that found the head of Davis. The senior's attempt went wide of the post.
 
Four minutes later, Haley Groff was able to win a free kick on the far side and right outside of the box. Jordan Kondikoff's free kick found Smith, who headed the ball slightly past the outside of the near post for a goal kick.
 
The Bobcats was able to keep the ball in their offensive half most of the final four minutes to close out the victory.
 
UTSA outshot TXST 12-8 with both team's placing three shots on frame. Davis took a team-high four shots. Renny Moore, Gaetano, Smith and Solano all attempted one shot apiece.
 
Heather Martin made three saves as she played all 90 minutes. The shutout gave her 16 in her career to tie Mandi Mawyer (2007-09) for second in the history of the program.

Next up for the Bobcats is a return to the Bobcat Soccer Complex for their 4th Annual Teal Match on Sunday against Houston Baptist. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 
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