Fresno State Athletics
Friday, September 21
USAF Academy, Colo.
6 P.M. PT
Fresno State
at
Air Force
Fresno State opens MW play at Air Force on Friday
9/20/2018 4:20:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team will open Mountain West play on the road against Air Force on Friday, Sept 21 at 6 p.m. PT.
How to follow – Fans can watch the match 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)
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Air Force is 1-2-3 (0-0-0 MW) this season, 1-1-2 at home.
The Falcons have owned the advantage over their opponents in saves, 49-19. The Falcons' opponents have owned the advantage in shots (105-58), corners (40-26) and goals (8-6). There are 17 Falcons with shots, nine with points, five with assists and five with goals. Midfielder Emma Nelson leads Air Force on offense with two goals, four points and five shots this season.
Last week – Air Force logged a 0-0-2 week with ties against Houston and Gonzaga.
The Falcons and the Cougars' doubles overtime match ended in a 2-2 draw. The Falcons' match against the Bulldogs ended in a double overtime scoreless draw.
Last time – Fresno State defeated Air Force 1-0 on Oct. 20, 2017 in Fresno, Calif. The last time the 'Dogs defeated the Falcons in USAFA, Colo. was in 2016.
Fresno State has won the last three matchups between the two squads. Fresno State owns the all-time series between the two teams 7-1.
Last season – Air Force finished the 2017 season with an overall record of 7-9-3 (4-4-3 MW).
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-6-1Â (0-0-0 MW) this season, 1-3 on the road.
Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in corners (39-28) and saves (33-29). The 'Dogs' opponents have owned the advantage in shots (112-68) and goals (14-6).
On offense, Tori Nicolo and Melissa Ellis led the Bulldogs on offense. Nicolo has logged a team-high three goals. Ellis has recorded two goals, one assist and ten shots. On defense, Megan Amick has logged the most time on the field with 577 minutes. In the goal both keepers, have played in three games this season. Marie Berwinkel-Kottmann has recorded 20 saves, a .741 save percentage and a 1.66 goals against average. Nicole Theroux has recorded seven saves, a .650 save percentage and a 1.75 goals against average.
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 – Fans can watch the match 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)
SCOUTING THE FALCONS
Air Force is 1-2-3 (0-0-0 MW) this season, 1-1-2 at home.
The Falcons have owned the advantage over their opponents in saves, 49-19. The Falcons' opponents have owned the advantage in shots (105-58), corners (40-26) and goals (8-6). There are 17 Falcons with shots, nine with points, five with assists and five with goals. Midfielder Emma Nelson leads Air Force on offense with two goals, four points and five shots this season.
Last week – Air Force logged a 0-0-2 week with ties against Houston and Gonzaga.
The Falcons and the Cougars' doubles overtime match ended in a 2-2 draw. The Falcons' match against the Bulldogs ended in a double overtime scoreless draw.
Last time – Fresno State defeated Air Force 1-0 on Oct. 20, 2017 in Fresno, Calif. The last time the 'Dogs defeated the Falcons in USAFA, Colo. was in 2016.
Fresno State has won the last three matchups between the two squads. Fresno State owns the all-time series between the two teams 7-1.
Last season – Air Force finished the 2017 season with an overall record of 7-9-3 (4-4-3 MW).
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-6-1Â (0-0-0 MW) this season, 1-3 on the road.
Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in corners (39-28) and saves (33-29). The 'Dogs' opponents have owned the advantage in shots (112-68) and goals (14-6).
On offense, Tori Nicolo and Melissa Ellis led the Bulldogs on offense. Nicolo has logged a team-high three goals. Ellis has recorded two goals, one assist and ten shots. On defense, Megan Amick has logged the most time on the field with 577 minutes. In the goal both keepers, have played in three games this season. Marie Berwinkel-Kottmann has recorded 20 saves, a .741 save percentage and a 1.66 goals against average. Nicole Theroux has recorded seven saves, a .650 save percentage and a 1.75 goals against average.
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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