Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
5-7-2
Hawai'i
4-5-4
Bulldogs Tie Hawaii in Double Overtime
10/12/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Oct. 12, 2008
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State soccer tied Hawaii, 0-0 in double overtime. This is the fourth game that has been decided in extra minutes. Kaitlyn Revel made eleven saves in the sixth shutout of the season for the Bulldog defense.
"It was a typical tough conference game," said head coach Steve Springthorpe. "Every game means so much and it was a defensive battle to the end. It was a great opening weekend for us."
The first half was a physical match up, an aggressive Hawaii team attacked the Bulldogs right away looking for their first conference win.
A steady Bulldog defense was up for the challenge and kept the first half scoreless. Nicole Gutierrez and the offense made several good attempts, but were unable to get a shot off.
The first half was a physical battle for possession in the middle of the field and the Bulldogs entered the half tied at zero.
"The whole defensive line played well," said Springthorpe. "Hawaii has two first team All-WAC forwards and our defense did a great job at limiting their opportunities."
Both teams had good attempts and the defensive battle ended in 0-0 after 110 minutes of play.
Revel and the defense earned their sixth shutout of the season and second over the weekend.
"We knew coming in that we were going to have to be tough on defense," said Revel. "Everyone on the back line stepped up and together we earned the shutout."
The `Dogs continue conference play next weekend on the road against Louisiana Tech and Utah State.
"Join the State, Fresno State!" - The `Dogs continue WAC play on the road as they travel to Louisiana Tech on Friday, October 17 at 5 p.m. They return to Bulldog Stadium on Friday, October 24 as they host Boise State at 7 p.m. It's Take a Kid to the Game Night and all kids 8th grade and under receive FREE admission to the match when accompanied by a paid adult. It's also Fresno State Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night and all Fresno State Faculty and Staff will receive $2 admission with the presentation of their Faculty/Staff ID at the box office. To purchase tickets, click on the tickets icon at the top of this page, call the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS, or stop by the Bulldog Ticket Office.
