Fresno State Athletics

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'Dogs take on Highlanders in Virginia
3/28/2018 3:28:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
 RADFORD, Va. – The Fresno State women's lacrosse team will finish its East Coast road trip with a game against Radford on Thursday, March 29 at 2 p.m. PT. The Bulldogs take a two-game winning streak into the contest.
How to follow – Fans can follow along with live stats during the Thursday's game. The link will be available on the women's lacrosse schedule page at Gobulldogs.com.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 7-4 this season, 5-1 on the road.Â
The Bulldogs are averaging 14.45 goals per game. Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in goals (159-106), shots (338-268), saves (103-99), ground balls (218-191) and draw controls (151-132). The Bulldogs are averaging 14.45 goal per game.
Sarah Bloise leads the Bulldogs' offense this season with 30 goals, 13 assists, 43 points, 16 ground balls, 11 draw controls and nine caused turnovers. Tiffiny Wallace has also been an offensive force for Fresno State with 27 goals, seven assists and 34 points. Defender Olivia Mannon has chalked 55 draw controls, 26 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers. In the goal, Laurel Maunder has notched 77 and recorded .494 save percentage.
Nationally speaking – Bloise is ranked No. 8 in free position goals per game (1.45), No. 11 in free position percentage (.727), No. 21 in points (43) and No. 34 in goals (27). Â
Mannon ranked No. 39 in draw controls per game (5). Maunder is ranked No. 20 in save percentage (.494) and No. 44 in saves (77).
Last week – Fresno State has a 2-0 week with wins over Wofford and Presbyterian. Megan Walaitis was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Rookie of the Week.
SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS
Radford is 3-5 this season, 1-2 at home. The Highlanders take a three-game losing streak into Thursday's game.
Radford is averaging 11.56 goals per game. The Highlanders have been outscored by their opponents (103-93) and outshot (242-207). Radford's opponents have owned the advantage in draw controls (124-89). Radford has owned the advantage over its opponents in ground balls (177-147).
Callie Bonnel leads the Highlander's offense with 23 goals, one assist, 24 points, 18 ground balls, 26 draw controls and 10 caused turnovers. Lindsey Carroll has also been a big part of the Highlanders' offense with 17 goals and seven assists. On defense, Rachel Ator has recorded 20 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers. In the goal, Jenny Davis has chalked 87 saves and a .460 save percentage.
Last week – The Highlanders recorded a 0-2 week, with losses to George Washington and UC Davis.
Series history – This is the first meeting between the two programs.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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How to follow – Fans can follow along with live stats during the Thursday's game. The link will be available on the women's lacrosse schedule page at Gobulldogs.com.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 7-4 this season, 5-1 on the road.Â
The Bulldogs are averaging 14.45 goals per game. Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in goals (159-106), shots (338-268), saves (103-99), ground balls (218-191) and draw controls (151-132). The Bulldogs are averaging 14.45 goal per game.
Sarah Bloise leads the Bulldogs' offense this season with 30 goals, 13 assists, 43 points, 16 ground balls, 11 draw controls and nine caused turnovers. Tiffiny Wallace has also been an offensive force for Fresno State with 27 goals, seven assists and 34 points. Defender Olivia Mannon has chalked 55 draw controls, 26 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers. In the goal, Laurel Maunder has notched 77 and recorded .494 save percentage.
Nationally speaking – Bloise is ranked No. 8 in free position goals per game (1.45), No. 11 in free position percentage (.727), No. 21 in points (43) and No. 34 in goals (27). Â
Mannon ranked No. 39 in draw controls per game (5). Maunder is ranked No. 20 in save percentage (.494) and No. 44 in saves (77).
Last week – Fresno State has a 2-0 week with wins over Wofford and Presbyterian. Megan Walaitis was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Rookie of the Week.
SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS
Radford is 3-5 this season, 1-2 at home. The Highlanders take a three-game losing streak into Thursday's game.
Radford is averaging 11.56 goals per game. The Highlanders have been outscored by their opponents (103-93) and outshot (242-207). Radford's opponents have owned the advantage in draw controls (124-89). Radford has owned the advantage over its opponents in ground balls (177-147).
Callie Bonnel leads the Highlander's offense with 23 goals, one assist, 24 points, 18 ground balls, 26 draw controls and 10 caused turnovers. Lindsey Carroll has also been a big part of the Highlanders' offense with 17 goals and seven assists. On defense, Rachel Ator has recorded 20 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers. In the goal, Jenny Davis has chalked 87 saves and a .460 save percentage.
Last week – The Highlanders recorded a 0-2 week, with losses to George Washington and UC Davis.
Series history – This is the first meeting between the two programs.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" - The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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