Fresno State Athletics
Tuesday, October 30
San Jose, Calif.
7 p.m. PT
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San Jose State
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No. 5 Fresno State to face No. 4 San Jose State in the MW Championship quarterfinals
10/29/2018 4:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team is set to start its quest for a Mountain West Championship, the No. 5 Bulldogs will face No. 4 San Jose State in the quarterfinals of the MW Championship on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. PT at San Jose State's Spartan Soccer Field.
The MW Championship is a six-team tournament, single elimination tournament, which begins Oct. 30 and runs through Nov. 3.
How to follow – All five matches will be streamed live on the Mountain West Network and Facebook. Live stats for each match will also be available on the 2018 MW Women's Soccer Championship Central page. Fans can also check Twitter @FresnoStateWSOC for live updates throughout the match.
The bracket – #1 Boise State and #2 Wyoming will receive first round byes as the top two seeds of the tournament. #3 New Mexico is slated to face #6 Colorado College in the first quarterfinal match on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. PT. Followed by the second quarterfinal match of #4 San Jose State and #5 Fresno State at 7 p.m. PT.
The winner of the #3/#6 quarterfinal will face #2 Wyoming in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. PT. The winner of the #4/#5 will see #1 Boise State in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. PT.
The championship match will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. PT.
QUICK LOOK AT THE #5 'DOGS
Fresno State finished the regular season with an overall record of 6-9-4 (5-3-3 MW).
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 1,676 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 71 saves, a .816 save percentage and a 1.02 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 #4 SPARTANS
San Jose State finished the regular season with an overall record of 7-6-5 (6-2-3 MW).
Team Notes:
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The MW Championship is a six-team tournament, single elimination tournament, which begins Oct. 30 and runs through Nov. 3.
How to follow – All five matches will be streamed live on the Mountain West Network and Facebook. Live stats for each match will also be available on the 2018 MW Women's Soccer Championship Central page. Fans can also check Twitter @FresnoStateWSOC for live updates throughout the match.
The bracket – #1 Boise State and #2 Wyoming will receive first round byes as the top two seeds of the tournament. #3 New Mexico is slated to face #6 Colorado College in the first quarterfinal match on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. PT. Followed by the second quarterfinal match of #4 San Jose State and #5 Fresno State at 7 p.m. PT.
The winner of the #3/#6 quarterfinal will face #2 Wyoming in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. PT. The winner of the #4/#5 will see #1 Boise State in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. PT.
The championship match will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. PT.
QUICK LOOK AT THE #5 'DOGS
Fresno State finished the regular season with an overall record of 6-9-4 (5-3-3 MW).
Game Notes:
- This is Fresno State's second consecutive season making it to the postseason.
- Last week, the 'Dogs posted a 0-0-1 week on the road, with a 0-0 double overtime draw against San Jose State.
- This is Fresno State's best conference record since 2013 (7-2-1).
- Fresno State has won three of its last four games.
- The 'Dogs haven't lost a match since Oct. 5, when they fell to UNLV 2-1.
- Fresno State switched into gear for conference play. The 'Dogs entered conference play with a 1-6-1 record, but logged a 5-3-3 record in MW games. 11 of Fresno State's 17 goals this season were scored during conference play. Fresno State has outscored MW opponents 11-9.Â
- In conference play, the 'Dogs rank within the top half of the conference in points, goals, goals per game, assists, assists per game, goals allowed, goals against average, saves, shutouts and corner kicks.
- Fresno State has recorded four shutouts during conference play.
- Forward Emma Chivers ranks No. 3 in the MW in points per game, goals, goals per game and game-winning goals. Chivers is No. 4 in total points.
- Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux leads the conference in save percentage, No. 3 in goals against average, No. 4 in saves, No. 4 in saves per game and No. 5 in shutouts.
- Sophomore Ele Avery was named to the 2018 All-MW Second Team. (Release)
- Fresno State leads the all-time series record against San Jose State 16-9-3. Last time the two teams met, the game ended in a 0-0 double overtime draw on Oct. 26, 2018. The Spartans have won three of the last five games between the squads.
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 1,676 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 71 saves, a .816 save percentage and a 1.02 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 #4 SPARTANS
San Jose State finished the regular season with an overall record of 7-6-5 (6-2-3 MW).
Team Notes:
- Last week, the Spartans posted a 0-0-1 week, with a 0-0 double overtime draw against Fresno State.
- San Jose State hasn't won a match since Oct. 5, when the Spartans logged a 1-0 win over Colorado State.
- The Spartans haven't scored a goal in their last three matches.
- San Jose State and its opponents have both scored 12 goals this season. San Jose State has owned the advantage in shots (240-172) and corners (98-59). The Spartans' opponents have recorded more saves (60-58).
- San Jose State's offense is averaging 0.67Â goals per game.Â
- In conference play, San Jose State ranks No. 1 in goals allowed, goals against average and shutouts.
- The Spartans' defense has recorded seven shutouts during conference play.
- The Spartans' offense is led by forwards Jamilecxth Becerra and Darriel Franklin. Bercerra has a team-high four goals this season, along with two assists and 45 shots. Franklin has scored all three of her goals during conference play, and all three have been game-winners.
- Goalkeeper Paige Simoneau has played all 17 games in the goal for San Jose State. Simoneau has recorded 49 saves, a .817 save percentage and a 0.61 goals against average.
- San Jose State had six Spartans earn 2018 All-MW accolades. Darriel Franklin, Kristen Amarikwa and Paige Simoneau were named to the All-MW First Team. Jada Wilson landed All-MW Second Team and All-MW Newcomer Team honors. Hannah Matthews grabbed All-MW Newcomer Team accolades.
- San Jose State is hosting the 2018 MW Championship, Oct. 30 – Nov. 2.
- San Jose State won the 2017 MW Regular Season Championship.
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