Fresno State Athletics
Dogs Hit Campus for Big Weekend
10/27/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 27, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. - Bulldog student-athletes spent their lunch hour Tuesday meeting with fellow students in the free speech area on campus, creating awareness for a big weekend of Fresno State sports.
Members of the Bulldog football and volleyball teams, along with TimeOut and members of the cheer squad created a mini-rally on campus near the Student Union, chatting with students, faculty and staff members.
On Thursday, the Bulldog volleyball squad will host its biggest match of the season when the nation's No. 3-ranked team Hawaii comes to the Save Mart Center. Students have free admission to the game and any Fresno resident can get in for just $2.
The game with the rival Rainbow Wahine will be televised live on ESPNU, the first-ever home match on national TV. Fresno State distributed 250 tickets to students during today's event.
The Bulldog marketing department will have plenty to give away at the match, including pizzas, 100-pairs of flip flops and one lucky fan will win a 42-inch plasma TV.
The 200-member Bulldog marching band will be in full force at the Save Mart Center for the game which begins at 8:30 p.m.
The Bulldog football team returns home after an impressive win 34-3 win over New Mexico State. The Dogs are riding a three-game winning streak and the powerful legs of NCAA rushing leader and Heisman Trophy Candidate Ryan Mathews.
In honor of Halloween, expect Mathews and the Bulldog offense to be extra scary for the Aggie defenders. The Dogs play Utah State Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Fresno State has one of the nation's most powerful offensive teams, ranking in the Top 5 in the NCAA in rushing and 11th in scoring at more than 36 points per game. In addition to Mathews, Fresno State's offense features explosive players like Marlon Moore, Chastin West, Seyi Ajirotutu, Devon Wylie, Lonyae Miller and Robbie Rouse. The Dogs are scoring on long, exciting plays this season. Mathews leads the nation with seven runs of 50-yards or more while the receiving corps has combined for touchdowns plays of 92, 88 and 70 yards this season.
Tickets for the football game are a low as $16 and can be purchased by clicking the ticket link at the top of this page.
