Prairie View A&M University Athletics

2020 SEASON AT BLINN (FRESHMAN): Started all 31 games she played in … averaged 17.6 minutes per game … made 45 of 132 field goals … made 12 3-pointers … made 33 of 51 free throws for a 64.7 free throw percentage … scored 135 points and was second on the team with 194 rebounds … recorded 41 assists and 31 steals … was third on the team with 19 blocks … averaged 4.4 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game … scored a season-high 14 points against Collin County Community College on Nov. 23 and Panola College on Feb. 1 … named to the NJCAA All-Academic second team for posting a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99.

High School: Played for Texas Elite club team ... earned first-team all-district honors in 2016-2019 at Westside High School ... named Offensive Player of the Year in 2016-17 ... earned first-team all-region honors and named team MVP in 2019. 


2020-21 Season Highs at Blinn:

Points	14	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
Minutes	29	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
Field Goals Made	5	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
Field Goal Attempts	10	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
3-Point FGM	3	vs. Panola College	2/1
3-Point FGA	3	vs. Panola College	2/1
Free Throws Made	4	vs. Temple College	11/6
Free Throw Attempts	4	vs. Temple College	11/6
Rebounds	14	vs. Temple College	11/20
Assists	3	vs. Angelina College	3/6
Blocks	4	vs. Paris Junior College	1/25
Steals	3	Collin County Community	1/2

Career Highs:

Points	14	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
Minutes	29	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
Field Goals Made	5	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
Field Goal Attempts	10	vs. Collin County Community	11/23
3-Point FGM	3	vs. Panola College	2/1
3-Point FGA	3	vs. Panola College	2/1
Free Throws Made	4	vs. Temple College	11/6
Free Throw Attempts	4	vs. Temple College	11/6
Rebounds	14	vs. Temple College	11/20
Assists	3	vs. Angelina College	3/6
Blocks	4	vs. Paris Junior College	1/25
Steals	3	Collin County Community	1/2

PERSONAL:
Nickname: Jess
Birth Date: February 6
Parents: Kevin & Melanie Soders
Siblings: Lauryn Soders

Fun Facts about Jessica:
Favorite Movie: Big Hero 6
Favorite Entertainer: Alicia Keys
Favorite Food: Steak with macaroni and cheese 
Hobbies: Sleeping and playing video games 
If I could be any fictional character, I'd be: Spongebob
People would never guess that I: I love helping people 
Favorite Words to live by: "Good things come to those who wait"
If I weren't a basketball player I would have been:  traveling more
What are the strengths you believe makes you a great athlete?: My IQ, versatility, discipline and mentality
What do you believe are the greatest challenges for athletes today?: Mental health and balancing personal professional aspects
Where do you see yourself in five years: working in the medical center in downtown Houston 
What made you choose Prairie View A&M: The culture 
What's your dream job: Working with professional athletes