Fresno State Athletics
Friday, August 31
Riverside, Calif.
7:30 P.M. PT
Fresno State
at
UC Riverside
'Dogs go South for two road games
8/30/2018 9:13:00 PM | Women's Soccer
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team will go on the road for back-to-back games. The Bulldogs will play a Friday night match against UC Riverside at 7:30 p.m. PT, before wrapping up the weekend against CSU Fullerton on Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. PT.
How to follow – Both games will have live stats. The Bulldogs' match at CSU Fullerton will also have a live stream for fans to enjoy. All links will be available on the women's soccer schedule page at Gobulldogs.com. (Schedule Page)
SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS
UC Riverside is 3-0 this season, undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. There has not been a goal scored against the Highlanders this season.
The Highlanders have outshot their opponents (32-16), outscored their opponents (4-0) and have taken more corner kicks (12-6).
Midfielder Madeline Feist leads the Highlander offense with two goals, one assist and five shots. Feist has scored in two of UC Riverside's three games this season, including the game winner against Saint Mary's.
Last week – UC Riverside posted a 1-0 win over CSU Bakersfield, Kyra Taylor scored the game winner in the 31st minute.
Last time – The last time the two squads met, Fresno State defeated UC Riverside 1-0 in overtime (2017 – Fresno, Calif.).
The Highlanders own the all-time record between the two teams 2-4-2.
SCOUTING THE TITANS
CSU Fullerton is 1-2-1 this season, 1-1 at home.
The Titans have been outshot by their opponents (56-46) and have taken less corner kicks (23-21). The Titans have recorded more saves (20-12). CSU Riverside and its opponents have both recorded six goals.
Nano Oronoz has led the Titans this season with three goals, six points and six shots. In the goal, Tianna Saunders has recorded 20 saves, a 1.43 goals against average and a .769 save percentage in four games.
Last week – UC Riverside had a 0-1-1 week, with a loss to Washington and a tie against Seattle.
The Titans suffered a 3-0 loss to the Huskies. The 1-1 tie against the Redhawks came behind a tying goal from Dani Baldwin in the 33rd minute.
Last time – The last time the two programs met, CSU Fullerton defeated Fresno State 2-1 (2017— Fresno, Calif.). The last time Fresno State bested CSU Fullerton was in 2002. The Titans have won five consecutive matches.
The Titans own the all-time series between the squads 3-7.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-1-1 this season, 1-0 on the road.
The Bulldogs have owned the advantage in corner kicks (22-7) and saves (13-11). Fresno State's opponents have owned the advantage in shots (38-34). Both the Bulldogs and their opponents have recorded four goals.
On offense, Tori Nicolo leads the Bulldogs with three goals in three games. On defense, first-year Bulldog Kayla King has logged the most minutes with 268 minutes. Marie Berwinkel-Kottmann has emerged as the Bulldogs starting goalkeeper. Berwinkel-Kottmann has recorded 11 saves, 0.90 goals against average and a .846 save percentage.
Last week – Fresno State posted a draw against Sacramento State.
The Bulldogs overcame a 1-0 deficit at the half, when Melissa Ellis scored her first goal of the season in the 48th minute. The Hornets retook the lead with a goal in the 74th minute. Fresno State evened the score again when Nicolo scored. The match ended after 110 minutes with the score tied 2-2. (Recap)
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 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.
"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 – Both games will have live stats. The Bulldogs' match at CSU Fullerton will also have a live stream for fans to enjoy. All links will be available on the women's soccer schedule page at Gobulldogs.com. (Schedule Page)
SCOUTING THE HIGHLANDERS
UC Riverside is 3-0 this season, undefeated at home with a 3-0 record. There has not been a goal scored against the Highlanders this season.
The Highlanders have outshot their opponents (32-16), outscored their opponents (4-0) and have taken more corner kicks (12-6).
Midfielder Madeline Feist leads the Highlander offense with two goals, one assist and five shots. Feist has scored in two of UC Riverside's three games this season, including the game winner against Saint Mary's.
Last week – UC Riverside posted a 1-0 win over CSU Bakersfield, Kyra Taylor scored the game winner in the 31st minute.
Last time – The last time the two squads met, Fresno State defeated UC Riverside 1-0 in overtime (2017 – Fresno, Calif.).
The Highlanders own the all-time record between the two teams 2-4-2.
SCOUTING THE TITANS
CSU Fullerton is 1-2-1 this season, 1-1 at home.
The Titans have been outshot by their opponents (56-46) and have taken less corner kicks (23-21). The Titans have recorded more saves (20-12). CSU Riverside and its opponents have both recorded six goals.
Nano Oronoz has led the Titans this season with three goals, six points and six shots. In the goal, Tianna Saunders has recorded 20 saves, a 1.43 goals against average and a .769 save percentage in four games.
Last week – UC Riverside had a 0-1-1 week, with a loss to Washington and a tie against Seattle.
The Titans suffered a 3-0 loss to the Huskies. The 1-1 tie against the Redhawks came behind a tying goal from Dani Baldwin in the 33rd minute.
Last time – The last time the two programs met, CSU Fullerton defeated Fresno State 2-1 (2017— Fresno, Calif.). The last time Fresno State bested CSU Fullerton was in 2002. The Titans have won five consecutive matches.
The Titans own the all-time series between the squads 3-7.
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-1-1 this season, 1-0 on the road.
The Bulldogs have owned the advantage in corner kicks (22-7) and saves (13-11). Fresno State's opponents have owned the advantage in shots (38-34). Both the Bulldogs and their opponents have recorded four goals.
On offense, Tori Nicolo leads the Bulldogs with three goals in three games. On defense, first-year Bulldog Kayla King has logged the most minutes with 268 minutes. Marie Berwinkel-Kottmann has emerged as the Bulldogs starting goalkeeper. Berwinkel-Kottmann has recorded 11 saves, 0.90 goals against average and a .846 save percentage.
Last week – Fresno State posted a draw against Sacramento State.
The Bulldogs overcame a 1-0 deficit at the half, when Melissa Ellis scored her first goal of the season in the 48th minute. The Hornets retook the lead with a goal in the 74th minute. Fresno State evened the score again when Nicolo scored. The match ended after 110 minutes with the score tied 2-2. (Recap)
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 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.
"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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