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Friday, October 19
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'Dogs to play final road matches at Boise State, Utah State
10/18/2018 1:52:00 PM | Women's Soccer
 FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team will play its final Mountain West road games of the regular season this weekend, facing Boise State on Friday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. PT and Utah State on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 12 p.m. PT.
How to follow – Fans will be able to watch both game on the Mountain West Network and both games will have live stats, links are available on the women's soccer schedule page at Gobulldogs.com. (Schedule Page)
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Fresno State is 4-9-3 (3-3-2 MW) this season, 2-4-1 on the road.
Game Notes:
On offense, Emma Chivers leads the 'Dogs with five goals. Tori Nicolo has also been a big contributor on offense, chalking four goals. On defense, Robyn McCarthy has logged the most time on the field with a team-high 1,389 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 52 saves, a .776 save percentage and a 1.21 goals against average.
The Bulldogs were picked to finish sixth in the 2018 Mountain West preseason coaches' poll. Fresno State returned 11 letterwinners and four starters, including 2015 All-MW Second Team honoree Maria Gomez. Nicole Theroux will also return to the goal for Fresno State. Last season, Theroux started all 20 games as the Bulldogs' goalkeeper, grabbed 70 saves and recorded a 0.83 goals against average. The Bulldogs restocked their roster for the upcoming season with eight newcomers, six freshman and two transfers.
Last season – Fresno State finished with a 10-6-4 (5-4-2 MW) record. The Bulldogs had seven home wins in front of the Red Wave last season, the most since 2007 (7) and six losses for the Bulldogs were the fewest since 2011. Fresno State finished within the top half of the conference which ensured their spot in the 2017 Mountain West Championship Tournament, marking the first championship appearance since 2013, and increased its win total for the fourth consecutive season. Fresno State fell in an exhilarating quarterfinal match of the 2017 Mountain West Women's Soccer Tournament to New Mexico in sudden death penalty kicks. On the season, the Bulldogs outscored their opponents 32-19 and outshot their opponents 230-199.
SCOUTING THE BRONCOS
Boise State is 13-2-1 (7-0-1 MW) this season, undefeated at home (6-0).
Team Notes:
Utah State is 2-12-1 (1-6-1 MW) this season, 1-7 at home.
Team Notes:
How to follow – Fans will be able to watch both game on the Mountain West Network and both games will have live stats, links are available on the women's soccer schedule page at Gobulldogs.com. (Schedule Page)
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Fresno State is 4-9-3 (3-3-2 MW) this season, 2-4-1 on the road.
Game Notes:
- Fresno State is currently tied for sixth place in MW standings.
- Last week, the 'Dogs posted a 0-0 double overtime draw against Wyoming and a 2-1 win over Colorado State.
- Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in saves (72-60) and corner kicks (84-57). Fresno State's opponents have owned the advantage in goals (22-14) and shots (217-168).
- In conference play, Fresno State ranks No. 4 in the MW in assists and assists per game. The 'Dogs rank No. 5 in goals allowed and goals against average. Fresno State ranks No. 6 in points, goals and goals per game. The 'Dogs currently rank second in corner kicks and third in saves.
- In conference play, Emma Chivers ranks No. 2 in points and goals. Chivers is No. 3 in points per game and goals per game. Nicole Theroux ranks is tied for No. 3 in saves and saves per game. Theroux ranks No. 4 in save percentage and No. 5 in goals against average.
- Boise State owns the all-time series record against Fresno State 8-9-2. Fresno State hasn't won a match in Boise, Id. since 2007. The Broncos have won the last two matchups between the teams. The last time the two squads met was on Sept. 22, 2017 when Boise State defeated Fresno State 2-1.
- The all-time series record between Utah State and Fresno State is tied 7-7-3. Fresno State has never won a match in Logan, Utah. The Aggies have won the last four matches between the teams. The last time the two squads met was on Sept. 24, 2017 when Utah State defeated Fresno State 1-0.
On offense, Emma Chivers leads the 'Dogs with five goals. Tori Nicolo has also been a big contributor on offense, chalking four goals. On defense, Robyn McCarthy has logged the most time on the field with a team-high 1,389 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 52 saves, a .776 save percentage and a 1.21 goals against average.
The Bulldogs were picked to finish sixth in the 2018 Mountain West preseason coaches' poll. Fresno State returned 11 letterwinners and four starters, including 2015 All-MW Second Team honoree Maria Gomez. Nicole Theroux will also return to the goal for Fresno State. Last season, Theroux started all 20 games as the Bulldogs' goalkeeper, grabbed 70 saves and recorded a 0.83 goals against average. The Bulldogs restocked their roster for the upcoming season with eight newcomers, six freshman and two transfers.
Last season – Fresno State finished with a 10-6-4 (5-4-2 MW) record. The Bulldogs had seven home wins in front of the Red Wave last season, the most since 2007 (7) and six losses for the Bulldogs were the fewest since 2011. Fresno State finished within the top half of the conference which ensured their spot in the 2017 Mountain West Championship Tournament, marking the first championship appearance since 2013, and increased its win total for the fourth consecutive season. Fresno State fell in an exhilarating quarterfinal match of the 2017 Mountain West Women's Soccer Tournament to New Mexico in sudden death penalty kicks. On the season, the Bulldogs outscored their opponents 32-19 and outshot their opponents 230-199.
SCOUTING THE BRONCOS
Boise State is 13-2-1 (7-0-1 MW) this season, undefeated at home (6-0).
Team Notes:
- Boise State is currently in first place in the MW standings, undefeated in conference play.
- Last week, the Broncos posted a 1-0 win over Air Force and a 1-0 win over Colorado College.
- Boise State has owned the advantage over its opponents in goals (30-12) and shots (224-207). Boise State's opponents have recorded more saves (67-63) and corner kicks (91-66).
- The Broncos' offense is averaging 1.88 goals per game.
- The Broncos' defense has recorded nine shutouts this season.
- In conference play, Boise State ranks within the top three in shots, points, goals, goals per game, assists and assists per game. The Broncos lead the conference in goals allowed, goals against average and shutouts.
- Forward Raimee Sherle broke the MW record for most goals in a single-season with 19 goals this season. Sherle leads the conference in shots, shots per game, points, points per game, goals, goals per game and game-winning goals.
- Goalkeeper Tara Fisher has recorded 62 saves, .80 goals against average and .838 save percentage. Fisher leads the MW in goals against average, save percentage and shutouts.
Utah State is 2-12-1 (1-6-1 MW) this season, 1-7 at home.
Team Notes:
- Utah State is currently in 10th place in the MW standings.
- Last Week, Utah State posted a 1-0 overtime loss to Colorado College and a 1-0 loss to Air Force.
- Utah State hasn't recorded a victory since Sept. 23, defeating Nevada 1-0.
- Utah State has owned the advantage over its opponents in saves (74-68). The Aggies' opponents have owned the advantage in goals (28-13), shots (240-177) and corner kicks (78-66).
- The Aggies' offense is averaging 0.87 goals per game.
- Utah State ranks No. 3 in the MW in saves.
- The duo of Sara Noel and Ashley Cardoza lead the Aggies on offense. Noel has scored a team-high four goals. Cardoza has recorded two goals and four assists this season. Cardoza ranks No. 5 in the MW in assists and No. 6 in assists per game.
- Goalkeeper Grace McGuire has recorded 59 saves, a 1.67 goals against average and a .728 save percentage. In conference rankings, McGuire is tied for No. 3 in saves and saves per game.
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