Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, September 29
Fresno, Calif.
7:00 PM
Fresno State
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UNLV
Bulldogs open MW home slate hosting Rebels & Lobos
9/28/2016 2:15:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FRESNO, Calif. -Â After opening Mountain West play on the road last week, the Fresno State volleyball team returns home to start its MW slate at home hosting UNLV and New Mexico this weekend.
Thursday, Sept. 29
UNLV (13-1, 2-0 MW) at Fresno State (9-4, 0-2 MW) -- 7 p.m. PT
Location: Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Live Stats
Live Video (Mountain West Network)
SlingTV/Verizon Go90Â
Saturday, Oct. 1
New Mexico (10-5, 1-1 MW) at Fresno State (9-4, 0-2 MW) -- 1 p.m. PT
Location: Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Live Stats
Live Video (Mountain West Network)
SlingTV/Verizon Go90Â
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Promotions
Thursday - Greek Night as well as Club & Organizations Night Â
Saturday - Breast Cancer Awareness Night - Show your support and wear pink for FREE admission
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Thursday's Mountain West home opener against the Rebels will be the 15th meeting all-time between the two programs as the 'Dogs trail 8-6 overall. It will be the ninth meeting as Mountain West foes as Fresno State is 2-6 against UNLV since joining the MW in 2012. The Bulldogs swept the Rebels in Las Vegas in 2013 and defeated UNLV at home in five sets last year. Lauren Torres had 12 kills and Scarbrough added 10 kills. Eppright had a team-high 19 digs.
A look at the UNLV Rebels
The Rebels are off to a 13-1 start to the season with its only loss coming in straight sets at #9 BYU on Sept. 17. UNLV, who went 16-14 a year ago, opened Mountain West play at home last week defeating Boise State in four sets and swept Air Force. The Rebels lead the MW and rank 14th nationally in kills (14.39 avg./s). They check in 27th nationally in digs leading the conference at 16.61 avg./s. They also rank second in the conference and are top 35 nationally in opponent hitting pct. (.160), assists (12.92) and blocks (2.73). Senior Bree Hammel leads the MW in points (4.93 avg./s) ranking 18th in the nation and junior Alexis Patterson is second in assists (11.33 avg./s) coming in 14th in the country.
Bulldogs vs. New Mexico Series History
This will be the two teams' 23rd all-time meeting as the Lobos lead 12-10. UNM swept the 'Dogs in both meetings in 2015 with the 'Dogs last win over New Mexico coming at home in 2014 in five sets. Â Fresno State has won four of the seven meetings between the two programs since the 'Dogs joined the MW in 2012 and is 3-1 at home.
A look at the New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico, who finished 2015 with a 17-14 mark and a 10-8 record in the MW, is off to a 10-5 start to the season after sweeping Air Force and falling in five sets to Boise State at home to start off MW play. The Lobos rank third in the MW in opponent hitting pct. (.176), are fifth in digs (13.64 avg./s) and are sixth in hitting percentage (.231). Junior Ashley Kelsey is third in the MW in digs (4.24 avg./s) and Julia Warren is sixth in service aces (0.36).
Hear from Coach Netherby-Sewell
"We are coming up against a strong UNLV team who is one of the best in the league. They are among the conference leaders in almost every statistical category and are playing very strong volleyball right now. A player they redshirted last year who returns this season is fifth-year senior Bree Hammel who is playing really well and they have a very complete team. We need a loud, boisterous crowd at the Save Mart Center on Thursday night to give us a bit of an edge. Then looking to Saturday against New Mexico, they are always a good team and they run a lot of quick action. We need to defend that quick and stop their big pin hitters. We like playing New Mexico at home and we seem to match up well with them and it is always an exciting match to watch."
Bulldogs close out non-conference play 9-2
For only the sixth time in its 53-year program history, the Bulldogs started 9-2 or better after 11 games as the 'Dogs got off to their best 11-game start to a season since 2002. This year's team joined 1976, 1995, 1996,1998 and 2002 with a 9-2 or better start.
Netherby-Sewell in Mountain West/WAC home openers
Head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell is 4-4 all-time in conference home openers posting a 2-2 mark in both the WAC and Mountain West. The 'Dogs have dropped their last two MW home openers falling in five sets to Nevada and San Jose State.
2008 - vs. San Jose State - L, 0-3 Â Â Â Â 2012 - vs. New Mexico - W, 3-1
2009 - vs. Utah State - W, 3-1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2013 - vs. Utah State - W, 3-1
2010 - vs. Idaho - L, 0-3 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2014 - vs. Nevada - L, 2-3
2011 - vs. Louisiana Tech - W, 3-0Â Â Â Â Â Â 2015 - vs. San Jose State - L, 2-3
Where the 'Dogs rank as a team in the Mountain West
Through the first week of MW play, the 'Dogs find themselves among the MW leaders in a number of statistics. They lead the MW and rank 6th in the nation in service aces per set at 2.00. The 'Dogs also lead the MW in aces (92) ranking 33rd in the country, rank fourth in hitting percentage (.236), sixth in opponent hitting percentage (.189) and check in seventh in kills (12.72).
Bulldogs among the leaders in the Mountain West
Individually, a number of Bulldogs find themselves in the top 10 in the Mountain West. Junior Jacqueline Hutcheson leads the conference in service aces with 24. Coates is third in service aces (21), fourth in points (4.52 avg./s) and sixth in kills (3.70 avg./s). Halteman is seventh in assists (9.36 avg./s) and Eppright check in seventh in digs (3.83 avg./s).
Eppright closing in on Top 10 all-time in career digs in Mountain West history
Senior libero Maggie Eppright is closing in on joining the Mountain West top 10 all-time list in digs. Looking to move into the top 10 this weekend, she sits only 23 shy of moving her way onto that list and is 231 digs shy of moving into fifth-place (Allison Davies, UNLV, 2011-14).
Fighting Spirit Award
The Fighting Spirit Award was introduced to the Fresno State volleyball program by Netherby-Sewell in 2008. The award originated at Hofstra by Hall of Fame coach Fran Kalafer, and is presented to the individual or team who best defeats adversity each week and collectively at the season's end.Â
Weekly Honors
Boston College Invitational/Hartford/New Hampshire -- Team
Bulldog Showdown -- Maggie Eppright
UIW Cardinal Classic -- Aleisha Coates, Eppright, Carly Scarbrough, Jacqueline Hutcheson, Gertu Vider
Fresno Pacific -- Coates, Eppright, Hutcheson
Colorado State/Wyoming -- Eppright, Hutcheson, Haile Watson
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – Season tickets, mini plans and single-game tickets for the 2016 Fresno State football season are now on sale at GoBulldogs.com or by calling 559-278-3647. 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes is the official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs.
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Thursday, Sept. 29
UNLV (13-1, 2-0 MW) at Fresno State (9-4, 0-2 MW) -- 7 p.m. PT
Location: Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Live Stats
Live Video (Mountain West Network)
SlingTV/Verizon Go90Â
Saturday, Oct. 1
New Mexico (10-5, 1-1 MW) at Fresno State (9-4, 0-2 MW) -- 1 p.m. PT
Location: Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Live Stats
Live Video (Mountain West Network)
SlingTV/Verizon Go90Â
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Promotions
Thursday - Greek Night as well as Club & Organizations Night Â
Saturday - Breast Cancer Awareness Night - Show your support and wear pink for FREE admission
Â
Bulldogs open Mountain West play at Colorado State & Wyoming
The 'Dogs opened Mountain West play at seven-time defending MW champion Colorado State last Thursday battling the Rams tough before falling in four sets. The 'Dogs fought hard in the first set before falling 29-27, dropped the second set before winning the third set 25-23. The Bulldogs continued to battle tough in the fourth set, but came up short falling 25-22. Senior Aleisha Coates led the way with 14 kills & Brielle Hefner added nine kills. Maggie Eppright had 20 digs and Maddy Halteman pitched in 31 assists. The 'Dogs wrapped up their opening weekend falling in straight sets at Wyoming on Saturday. Carly Scarbrough led the way with seven kills & Eppright added seven digs.
Thursday's Mountain West home opener against the Rebels will be the 15th meeting all-time between the two programs as the 'Dogs trail 8-6 overall. It will be the ninth meeting as Mountain West foes as Fresno State is 2-6 against UNLV since joining the MW in 2012. The Bulldogs swept the Rebels in Las Vegas in 2013 and defeated UNLV at home in five sets last year. Lauren Torres had 12 kills and Scarbrough added 10 kills. Eppright had a team-high 19 digs.
A look at the UNLV Rebels
The Rebels are off to a 13-1 start to the season with its only loss coming in straight sets at #9 BYU on Sept. 17. UNLV, who went 16-14 a year ago, opened Mountain West play at home last week defeating Boise State in four sets and swept Air Force. The Rebels lead the MW and rank 14th nationally in kills (14.39 avg./s). They check in 27th nationally in digs leading the conference at 16.61 avg./s. They also rank second in the conference and are top 35 nationally in opponent hitting pct. (.160), assists (12.92) and blocks (2.73). Senior Bree Hammel leads the MW in points (4.93 avg./s) ranking 18th in the nation and junior Alexis Patterson is second in assists (11.33 avg./s) coming in 14th in the country.
Bulldogs vs. New Mexico Series History
This will be the two teams' 23rd all-time meeting as the Lobos lead 12-10. UNM swept the 'Dogs in both meetings in 2015 with the 'Dogs last win over New Mexico coming at home in 2014 in five sets. Â Fresno State has won four of the seven meetings between the two programs since the 'Dogs joined the MW in 2012 and is 3-1 at home.
A look at the New Mexico Lobos
New Mexico, who finished 2015 with a 17-14 mark and a 10-8 record in the MW, is off to a 10-5 start to the season after sweeping Air Force and falling in five sets to Boise State at home to start off MW play. The Lobos rank third in the MW in opponent hitting pct. (.176), are fifth in digs (13.64 avg./s) and are sixth in hitting percentage (.231). Junior Ashley Kelsey is third in the MW in digs (4.24 avg./s) and Julia Warren is sixth in service aces (0.36).
Hear from Coach Netherby-Sewell
"We are coming up against a strong UNLV team who is one of the best in the league. They are among the conference leaders in almost every statistical category and are playing very strong volleyball right now. A player they redshirted last year who returns this season is fifth-year senior Bree Hammel who is playing really well and they have a very complete team. We need a loud, boisterous crowd at the Save Mart Center on Thursday night to give us a bit of an edge. Then looking to Saturday against New Mexico, they are always a good team and they run a lot of quick action. We need to defend that quick and stop their big pin hitters. We like playing New Mexico at home and we seem to match up well with them and it is always an exciting match to watch."
Bulldogs close out non-conference play 9-2
For only the sixth time in its 53-year program history, the Bulldogs started 9-2 or better after 11 games as the 'Dogs got off to their best 11-game start to a season since 2002. This year's team joined 1976, 1995, 1996,1998 and 2002 with a 9-2 or better start.
Netherby-Sewell in Mountain West/WAC home openers
Head coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell is 4-4 all-time in conference home openers posting a 2-2 mark in both the WAC and Mountain West. The 'Dogs have dropped their last two MW home openers falling in five sets to Nevada and San Jose State.
2008 - vs. San Jose State - L, 0-3 Â Â Â Â 2012 - vs. New Mexico - W, 3-1
2009 - vs. Utah State - W, 3-1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2013 - vs. Utah State - W, 3-1
2010 - vs. Idaho - L, 0-3 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2014 - vs. Nevada - L, 2-3
2011 - vs. Louisiana Tech - W, 3-0Â Â Â Â Â Â 2015 - vs. San Jose State - L, 2-3
Where the 'Dogs rank as a team in the Mountain West
Through the first week of MW play, the 'Dogs find themselves among the MW leaders in a number of statistics. They lead the MW and rank 6th in the nation in service aces per set at 2.00. The 'Dogs also lead the MW in aces (92) ranking 33rd in the country, rank fourth in hitting percentage (.236), sixth in opponent hitting percentage (.189) and check in seventh in kills (12.72).
Bulldogs among the leaders in the Mountain West
Individually, a number of Bulldogs find themselves in the top 10 in the Mountain West. Junior Jacqueline Hutcheson leads the conference in service aces with 24. Coates is third in service aces (21), fourth in points (4.52 avg./s) and sixth in kills (3.70 avg./s). Halteman is seventh in assists (9.36 avg./s) and Eppright check in seventh in digs (3.83 avg./s).
Eppright closing in on Top 10 all-time in career digs in Mountain West history
Senior libero Maggie Eppright is closing in on joining the Mountain West top 10 all-time list in digs. Looking to move into the top 10 this weekend, she sits only 23 shy of moving her way onto that list and is 231 digs shy of moving into fifth-place (Allison Davies, UNLV, 2011-14).
Fighting Spirit Award
The Fighting Spirit Award was introduced to the Fresno State volleyball program by Netherby-Sewell in 2008. The award originated at Hofstra by Hall of Fame coach Fran Kalafer, and is presented to the individual or team who best defeats adversity each week and collectively at the season's end.Â
Weekly Honors
Boston College Invitational/Hartford/New Hampshire -- Team
Bulldog Showdown -- Maggie Eppright
UIW Cardinal Classic -- Aleisha Coates, Eppright, Carly Scarbrough, Jacqueline Hutcheson, Gertu Vider
Fresno Pacific -- Coates, Eppright, Hutcheson
Colorado State/Wyoming -- Eppright, Hutcheson, Haile Watson
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – Season tickets, mini plans and single-game tickets for the 2016 Fresno State football season are now on sale at GoBulldogs.com or by calling 559-278-3647. 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes is the official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateVB
Instagram:Â FresnoStatevball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat:Â FSAthletics
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