Fresno State Athletics
`Dogs to Battle Vandals and Cougars
11/1/2010 12:00:00 AM | Swimming & Diving
Nov. 1, 2010
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State swimming and diving team will head north this week to take on the Idaho Vandals and Washington State Cougars.
The `Dogs will first dual Idaho Nov. 5th at 5 p.m. and then head to Washington State to tangle with the Cougars Nov. 6th at 11:00 a.m. Stay updated on gobulldogs.com for all the latest Fresno State swimming and diving news.
Scouting Idaho
The Idaho Vandals are 2-2 on the season, collecting wins against UC San Diego and Seattle University and falling to the PAC-10's UCLA and Washington State. The Vandals also took second at the Washington State Relays. Since the return of the program in 2008, Fresno State trails the series against Idaho, 2-0.
Scouting Washington State
The Washington State Cougars are 2-0 this year in dual meets, out swimming and diving Idaho and Seattle University. The Cougars also placed second at the University of Pacific Invitational and first at the Debbie Pipher Memorial Invitational. Since the return of the program in 2008, Fresno State trails the series against the Cougars, 2-0.
Bulldogs Nipped By Pack
In an intense and dramatic finish Fresno State fell to Nevada 157-143 on Oct. 30 at Clovis North Aquatics Complex. During the meet, the `Dogs recorded a total of six first place finishes and second places. "We swam great (against Nevada) and very competitively," said head coach Jeanne Fleck. "We were in the hunt with Nevada and were disappointed because we want to win. Most importantly we came together as a team and that's what we need to do. I (was) really proud of everyone."
Dockendorf Earns WAC Honors
Fresno State's Michelle Dockendorf was named the Verizon WAC Swimmer if the Week for Oct. 13-19. Dockendorf, a freshman from Santa Barbara, Calif. (Dos Pueblos), scored the most points for the Bulldogs at the University of Pacific Invite on Oct. 15-16. Dockendorf placed in the top 10 in six events including an individual win in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:21.79, fourth in the 400IM, sixth in the 200 IM and eighth in the 100 Breast. The was the first WAC Swimmer of the Week honors for the Bulldogs since the return of the program in 2008.
Experience Matters for the 2010-11 Season
This season marks the third since the programs reinstatement in 2008 and the Bulldogs are looking to make an even bigger splash. This year's team will be lead by two returning seniors: swimmers Cindy Engle and Stephanie Hatayama. The `Dogs return 12 other swimmers and divers to create the most experienced team under head coach Jeanne Fleck. The Bulldogs also add six new student-athletes to the roster.
Fresno State's Centennial Celebration in Full Swing
Founded in 1911, Fresno State will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the 2010-11 academic year. The campus community will hold several special events during the year and the Fresno State Athletics Department will host a Centennial event for each of its 19 sports. The Bulldogs swimming and diving celebration will be held in the spring of 2011. Stay updated on gobulldogs.com for pending information.
New Fresno State Swimming and Diving Complex Progresses
Construction on the new multi-million dollar aquatic complex is going well. Cement has been poured, blocks have been stacked, and progress can be seen on the complex that will sit directly east of Bulldog diamond off Barstow Ave. The facility will feature a 50-meter pool with eight lanes, including a one-meter, three-meter and platform diving well at five, seven and ten-meter heights, along with coach's offices. A wet classroom will also be available to swimmers and divers for just out-of-the water coaching and exercises, as well as both home and visiting locker rooms. The pool will be seven feet deep and the diving well 13-15 feet to accommodate swimmers and divers. The pool will also be swim meet ready with diving blocks, lane lines and flags. With the development of the new facility, the team will have the ability to host home meets and practice on campus, and give the `Dogs a permanent home. You can watch pool construction live online at gobulldogs.com and view old and new construction pictures on the Fresno State swimming and diving blog or the Fresno State Athletics Facebook page. Completion is on track for Spring 2011.
"We Are Your Team!" - Fresno State heads to Idaho and Washington State this weekend. Stay updated on gobulldogs.com for meet recaps and results.
