Fresno State Athletics
Friday, August 24
Fresno, Calif.
7 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
Sacramento State
'Dogs host Hornets in home opener
8/23/2018 9:24:00 AM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team is set to host Sacramento State in its 2018 home opener on Friday, August 24 at 7 p.m. PT in the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium.
Promotions – At halftime, there will be a scrimmage between two local Fresno youth soccer teams and a t-shirt toss.
Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer matches are free of charge.
How to follow – Fans can watch the match on the Mountain West Network or follow along with live stats, both link are available on the women's soccer schedule page at GoBulldogs.com.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Sacramento State owns a 0-2 record this season, 0-2 on the road.
The Hornets returned 14 letterwinners, including six starters. Sacramento State also returned its leading scorer from 2017 in Kylee Kim-Bustillos, who finished the season with 11 goals and four assists.
Last week – Sacramento State suffered losses to UC Santa Barbara and UNLV.
The Hornets fell to the Gauchos 2-1 in doubles overtime, Christina Lazar scored Sacramento State's lone goal in the 58th minute to send the game into overtime. The Rebels bested the Hornets 2-1, after Skylar Littlefield tied the game in the 69th minute.
Last time – Sacramento State defeated Fresno State 2-1 in overtime on Aug. 26, 2017 (Sacramento, Calif.).
The Bulldogs own the all-time record between the two teams 11-7-1.
Last season – Hornets finished the 2017 season with an 8-8-4 (3-3-4 Big Sky). Sacramento State outscored its opponents (28-21), outshot its opponents (287-219) and averaged 1.40 goals per game.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGSÂ
Fresno State is 1-1 this season, this the Bulldogs first game at home this season.
Overview – 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 week – The Bulldogs had a 1-1 week, with a win over Montana and a loss to Drake.
Fresno State defeated Montana 1-0 in its season opener, Tori Nicolo scored the lone goal in the 78th minute. Drake edged out Fresno State 2-1 in the last game of the Montana Cup, Nicolo scored Fresno State's goal in the fourth minute of the match.
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.
The Bulldogs outscored their opponents 32-19 and outshot their opponents 230-199.
"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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Promotions – At halftime, there will be a scrimmage between two local Fresno youth soccer teams and a t-shirt toss.
Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer matches are free of charge.
How to follow – Fans can watch the match on the Mountain West Network or follow along with live stats, both link are available on the women's soccer schedule page at GoBulldogs.com.
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Sacramento State owns a 0-2 record this season, 0-2 on the road.
The Hornets returned 14 letterwinners, including six starters. Sacramento State also returned its leading scorer from 2017 in Kylee Kim-Bustillos, who finished the season with 11 goals and four assists.
Last week – Sacramento State suffered losses to UC Santa Barbara and UNLV.
The Hornets fell to the Gauchos 2-1 in doubles overtime, Christina Lazar scored Sacramento State's lone goal in the 58th minute to send the game into overtime. The Rebels bested the Hornets 2-1, after Skylar Littlefield tied the game in the 69th minute.
Last time – Sacramento State defeated Fresno State 2-1 in overtime on Aug. 26, 2017 (Sacramento, Calif.).
The Bulldogs own the all-time record between the two teams 11-7-1.
Last season – Hornets finished the 2017 season with an 8-8-4 (3-3-4 Big Sky). Sacramento State outscored its opponents (28-21), outshot its opponents (287-219) and averaged 1.40 goals per game.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGSÂ
Fresno State is 1-1 this season, this the Bulldogs first game at home this season.
Overview – 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 week – The Bulldogs had a 1-1 week, with a win over Montana and a loss to Drake.
Fresno State defeated Montana 1-0 in its season opener, Tori Nicolo scored the lone goal in the 78th minute. Drake edged out Fresno State 2-1 in the last game of the Montana Cup, Nicolo scored Fresno State's goal in the fourth minute of the match.
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.
The Bulldogs outscored their opponents 32-19 and outshot their opponents 230-199.
"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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