Fresno State Athletics
Bulldogs Visit CSUB, Host FCC
10/18/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 18, 2011
FRESNO, Calif. - After playing 13 of its first 19 matches this season away from the San Joaquin Valley, the Bulldogs will visit CSU Bakersfield on Wednesday night and host a rare free exhibition with Fresno City College on Thursday night at the Save Mart Center. Both matches start at 6 p.m. PT.
Looking Ahead: Fresno State will host Nevada on Saturday night at 7 p.m. and will wear pink jersies to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness. A portion of the night's proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation.
Fresno State All-Time Record vs. Upcoming Opponents (Last Meeting)
• CSU Bakersfield: Fresno State leads 14-4 (Sept. 22, 2011: W, 3-1)
• Fresno City College: N/A (Exhibition)
About the Roadrunners
CSU Bakersfield (6-13) is on a two-match losing streak, but owns victories in two of its past four contests. The Roadrunners are led by Haleight Harbyk with 4.59 kps and a .215 attack percentage this season. CSUB swept NC Central in its only home match this year.
LAST WEEK: Bulldogs Suffer Road Setbacks at Midway Mark
Fresno State lost at Utah State (3-1) and Idaho (3-2) to fall to fifth in the WAC standings halfway through its league schedule. Freshman middle blocker Maci Murdock (Turlock, Calif.) led the `Dogs in Logan with a career-high 14 kills and delivered a .458 hitting percentag while the Bulldogs' libero Christina Lee, also freshman, notched a career-best 27 digs.
Wild Thriving on the Outside
Since the `Dogs lost All-WAC outside hitter Marissa Brand to injury, sophomore Korrin Wild has stepped up on the outside to help fill the major void. Wild started the year at libero and returned to outside hitter in a revamped rotation. Against WAC opponents, Wild, a team captain and Valley product, sports 3.5 kills, 2.4 digs and 0.5 aces per set.
FROM THE START: Fresno State Focused on Opening Stronger
A point of emphasis for the Bulldogs as they battle in the second half of the season is to start strong right from the first serve. With a combination of aggressive serving, passing and attacking, head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell hopes to build on this mentality for the rest of the year. Through the first 17 matches this season, Fresno State is:
• 5-1 in matches when they win the opening set
• 3-10 in matches when they lose the opening set
Four Bulldogs Own Combined 15 Double-Doubles
Fresno State's Barbara Alcantara (6), Marissa Brand (4), Korrin Wild (3) & Christina Lee (2) have led the 'Dogs to 15 double-doubles through the first 19 matches this season.
2011 Fighting Spirit Tracker
Week 1: Korrin Wild
Week 2: Marissa Brand (WAC Player of the Week)
Week 3: No recipient honored
Week 4: No recipient honored
Week 5: Team
Week 6: Korrin Wild & Lauren Albertson
Week 7: Team
Week 8: Cecilia Agraz, Barbara Alcantara, & Korrin Wild
Volleyball Earns Back-to-Back Team Academic Awards
The American Volleyball Coaches Association has recognized the Fresno State volleyball program the past two seasons with their academic honor after the 'Dogs averaged a 3.30 grade point average. The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams for excellence in the classroom.
Fresno State Notable AVCA Facts:
• Fresno State was one of three NCAA D-1 schools in the state of California, along with Stanford and California, and one of 92 in the nation honored with the 2010-11 award.
• Fresno State was the only California State University to receive the honor in 2010-11.
• Fresno State is the only WAC school to earn the award in each of the past two years.
"We Are Your Team!" - Stay connected with Fresno State Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@FSAthletics). There are two chances to see the 'Dogs at home this week as Fresno State hosts Fresno City College (free admission for all fans) on Thursday night at 6 p.m. and Nevada on Saturday night at 7 p.m. All fans are asked to wear pink on Saturday to help promote breast cancer awareness and support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
