PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas | Jackson State used a commanding offensive effort and a shutout from goalkeeper Taylor Osborn to remain unbeaten in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play, battling Prairie View A&M to a 0-0 draw Sunday at the PVAMU Soccer Complex.
The Tigers outshot the Panthers 22-7, including a 14-2 advantage in shots on goal, and finished with a 5-2 edge in corner kicks. Jackson State moved to 7-6-2 overall and 4-0-2 in conference action.
Kianah Farmer and Nahomy Portillo paced the Tigers with four shots apiece, with Farmer putting all four attempts on target. Karime Antonio-Lopez added three shots, including two on goal, while Sarah Portis and Kyla Gomez each placed both of their attempts on frame.
Jackson State established its attacking presence early, generating eight first-half shots while holding Prairie View A&M without an attempt. Portillo tested the Panthers' goalkeeper in the seventh minute, Farmer followed with a shot on target in the 16th, and Gomez forced another save just before halftime.
The Tigers increased the pressure after the break, producing 14 shots and all five of their corner kicks. Ryanne Hawthorn-Harper and Mia Ortega each challenged the goalkeeper before Farmer put three more attempts on target during a stretch from the 66th through the 75th minute.
Jackson State continued searching for the breakthrough down the stretch. Portis forced a save in the 85th minute, while Gomez and Antonio-Lopez added shots on goal in the final two minutes, but the Panthers kept the Tigers off the scoreboard.
Osborn delivered when called upon, stopping a Nani Hodge attempt in the 74th minute before denying Yasemina Harris in the 88th. She finished with two saves across 90 minutes to preserve the clean sheet and help Jackson State secure a conference point on the road.
Inside the Numbers
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Jackson State held a 22-7 advantage in total shots and a 14-2 edge in shots on goal.
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The Tigers prevented Prairie View A&M from recording a shot in the first half.
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Farmer finished with four shots, all on target.
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Portillo matched the team lead with four attempts.
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Portis and Gomez combined for four shots, all on goal.
- Osborn recorded two saves in the shutout.
Up NextÂ
The Tigers will close out their road slate in Montgomery, Ala. Jackson State will take on Alabama State on Sunday at 12 p.m.
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