'Dogs down Rams, 2-1

Sunday, October 14

Fresno, Calif.

12 P.M. PT

Fresno State

4-9-3

Colorado State

5-7-4

CSU

Fresno State

10/14/2018 7:06:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Taylor Martinez / Communications Assistant

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team won a crucial Mountain West match against Colorado State, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at the Fresno State Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium. A stellar offensive performance from Emma Chivers led the Bulldogs to the victory as the sophomore scored both goals in the match.

"We knew this was going to be an important conference game for both teams, because we were tied for points in the standings," said head coach Brian Zwashka. "We wanted to make sure that we took advantage of having the home field today, and play well in front of our fans. We started off strong and then allowed them to even the score, but I'm proud of our team for rebounding in the second half with energy to retake the lead. Overall, I'm proud of the way this team ground out the win today."

As the regular season comes to a close, 12 MW teams are vying for six spots in the 2018 MW Championship tournament. With the win over Colorado State, Fresno State is now tied for sixth place in the conference standings.

Fresno State improved to 4-9-3 (3-3-2 MW) with the win.

How it happened
Chivers, Tori Nicolo, Racine Babb, Sydni Lunt, Alyssa Nishikawa, Ele Avery, Melissa Ellis, Robyn McCarthy, Emma Chivers, Danielle Pacheco and Kayla Calmes chalked the start for the Bulldogs, with Nicole Theroux in the box.

The 'Dogs took an early lead, scoring in the third minute. McCarthy inbounded the ball, dropping it right into the middle of the box. Chivers got her foot on the bounce and sent it into the left corner of the goal.

Colorado State's Taylor Mackenzie scored on a header off a corner kick from Kaija Ornes in the 24th minute to even the score, 1-1.

The Rams had an opportunity to take the lead in the 45th minute, but Theroux grabbed the only save of the half to keep CSU off the board.

At halftime, the score was knotted 1-1. Colorado State owned the advantage in shots (6-5) and corner kicks (3-1) while Fresno State recorded more saves, 1-0.

Fresno State retook the lead in the 74th minute, 2-1. Avery sent a cross into the box for Chivers who drove an open shot into the back of the net.

Colorado State took one more shot in the match, but missed wide in the 87th minute.

The clock would expire with the 'Dogs on top 2-1 for their third conference win. Fresno State recorded more shots (10-8) and saves (1-0). Both teams recorded three corner kicks.

What's next
Fresno State will go on the road for back-to-back games, facing Boise State on Friday, Oct. 19 and Utah State on Sunday, Oct. 21.

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