Fresno State Athletics
Friday, October 5
Las Vegas, Nev.
7 P.M. PT
Fresno State
at
UNLV
Fresno State goes on the road to face UNLV and Nevada
10/3/2018 3:54:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team will travel to the Silver State to face UNLV on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. PT and Nevada on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. PT.
How to follow – Fans can watch both matches on the Mountain West Network or follow along with live stats. Both links are available on the women's soccer schedule page at Gobulldogs.com. (Schedule Page)
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGSÂ
Fresno State is 2-8-2 (1-2-1 MW) this season, 1-3-1 on the road. The Bulldogs are currently tied for seventh place in the MW standings.
Game Notes:
On offense, Tori Nicolo and Emma Chivers have led the 'Dogs. Both Nicolo and Chivers have logged three goals.  On defense, Robyn McCarthy has logged the most time on the field with a team-high 1027 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 39 saves, a .765 save percentage and a 1.46 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 REBELS
UNLV is 7-4-2 (1-2-1 MW) this season, 4-1-0 at home.
Team Notes:
SCOUTING THE WOLF PACK
Nevada is 4-6-2 (1-3 MW) this season, 1-0-1 at home.
Team Notes:
How to follow – Fans can watch both matches on the Mountain West Network or follow along with live stats. Both links are available on the women's soccer schedule page at Gobulldogs.com. (Schedule Page)
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGSÂ
Fresno State is 2-8-2 (1-2-1 MW) this season, 1-3-1 on the road. The Bulldogs are currently tied for seventh place in the MW standings.
Game Notes:
- Fresno State went 1-1 during the second week of Mountain West play, suffering a 2-1 loss to New Mexico (Sept. 28) and a 2-1 win over San Diego State (Sept. 30).
- The 'Dogs are playing for their first conference road win of the season. The last time the 'Dogs defeated a MW foe on the road was on Oct. 1, 2017 against Colorado College.
- Fresno State has really switched into gear for conference play. Through the eight non-conference games, the 'Dogs tallied six goals, four assists and 68 shots. Through the first four conference games, they have tallied four goals, five assists and 56 shots.
- In conference play, Fresno State ranks No. 4 in the MW in shots, points, and goals per game. Fresno State ranks No. 2 in assists, assists per game and saves. The 'Dogs currently lead the MW in corner kicks.
- In conference play, Emma Chivers ranks No. 2 in points, points per game and goals. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux ranks No. 2 in total saves.
- Chivers is coming off a career-high two goals against San Diego State.
- Fresno State owns the all-time record against Nevada, 16-2-3. The last time the two teams met was on Oct. 15, 2017, the 'Dogs defeated the Wolf Pack 3-1.
- UNLV owns the all-time record against Fresno State, 4-5-2. The last time the two teams met, the 'Dogs defeated the Rebels 4-1. The Rebels have won two out of the last three meetings.
On offense, Tori Nicolo and Emma Chivers have led the 'Dogs. Both Nicolo and Chivers have logged three goals.  On defense, Robyn McCarthy has logged the most time on the field with a team-high 1027 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 39 saves, a .765 save percentage and a 1.46 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 REBELS
UNLV is 7-4-2 (1-2-1 MW) this season, 4-1-0 at home.
Team Notes:
- UNLV is currently eighth in the MW standings.
- UNLV finished its second week of conference play with a 2-1 loss to Colorado College (Sept. 28) and 0-0 draw against Air Force (Sept. 30).
- The Rebels have owned the advantage over their opponents in goals (23-12), shots (206-137) and corner kicks (65-49). The Rebels' opponents have logged more saves (73-58).
- UNLV's offense is currently averaging 1.77 goals per game.
- UNLV has a balanced offense, nine Rebels have scored goals and six have scored multiple goals this season.
- The Rebels are led by the duo of Kaila Brinkman and Caitlyn Kruetz. Kruetz has scored a team-high five goals. Brinkman has recorded four goals and two assists.
- Goalkeeper Emberly Sevilla has recorded 58 saves, a .97 goals against average and a .829 save percentage.
- UNLV was picked to finish fourth in the MW coaches preseason poll.
SCOUTING THE WOLF PACK
Nevada is 4-6-2 (1-3 MW) this season, 1-0-1 at home.
Team Notes:
- Nevada is currently 10th in the MW standings.
- Nevada finished its second week of conference play with a 1-0 win against Air Force (Sept. 28) and a 1-0 loss to Colorado College (Sept. 30).
- The Wolf Pack has recorded more saves than its opponents (64-32). The Wolf Pack's opponents have owned the advantage in goals (12-10), shots (177-96) and corner kicks (55-38).
- Nevada's offense is currently averaging .83 goals per game.
- Payton Lieb leads the Wolf Pack with three goals, one assist and 21 shots.
- Goalkeeper Kendal Stovall has notched 63 saves, a .98 goals against average and a .840 save percentage.
- Nevada was slated to finish 12th in the MW coaches preseason poll.
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