Fresno State Athletics
Sunday, September 23
Fresno, Calif.
12 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
Colorado College
Photo by: Kiel Maddox
'Dogs set sights on Tigers for MW home opener
9/22/2018 1:55:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team will host Colorado College for its 2018 Mountain West opener on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 12 p.m. PT, in the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium.
Promotions – The Bulldogs will celebrate their annual Junior Bulldogs Kids Club Day. Prior to the game there will be a bounce house, coloring station and poster making station for kids to enjoy. Halftime will feature a Junior Bulldogs relay race, guessing game and a t-shirt toss sponsored by Chevron.
Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer games are free of charge.
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 TIGERS
Colorado College is 4-3 (0-1-0 MW) this season, 1-2 on the road.
The Tigers have owned the advantage over their opponents in goals (10-7), shots (101-84) and corners (43-32). Colorado College has a quick offense, with six of its 10 goals being scored in first halves. The Tiger's opponents have logged more saves (36-28). Lauren Milliet leads the Tigers with two goals, three assists and 29 shots this season.
Last week – Colorado College had a 0-1 week, with a loss to San Jose State.
The Tigers opened MW play on the road, suffering a 1-0 loss to SJSU.
Last time – Fresno State defeated Colorado College 3-1 on Oct. 22, 2017 in Fresno, Calif.
The 'Dogs have won the last three contests against the Tigers, owning the all-time series between the two teams 3-1-1.
Last season – Colorado College finished the season with an overall 6-9-4 (3-6-2 MW).
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-6-2 (0-0-1 MW) this season, 0-2-1 at home.
Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in saves (37-31) and corners (47-33). The 'Dogs' opponents have logged the advantage in goals (15-7) and shots (127-77).
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 eleven shots. On defense, Megan Amick has logged the most time on the field with 687 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 17 saves, a .680 save percentage and a 1.53 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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Promotions – The Bulldogs will celebrate their annual Junior Bulldogs Kids Club Day. Prior to the game there will be a bounce house, coloring station and poster making station for kids to enjoy. Halftime will feature a Junior Bulldogs relay race, guessing game and a t-shirt toss sponsored by Chevron.
Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer games are free of charge.
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 TIGERS
Colorado College is 4-3 (0-1-0 MW) this season, 1-2 on the road.
The Tigers have owned the advantage over their opponents in goals (10-7), shots (101-84) and corners (43-32). Colorado College has a quick offense, with six of its 10 goals being scored in first halves. The Tiger's opponents have logged more saves (36-28). Lauren Milliet leads the Tigers with two goals, three assists and 29 shots this season.
Last week – Colorado College had a 0-1 week, with a loss to San Jose State.
The Tigers opened MW play on the road, suffering a 1-0 loss to SJSU.
Last time – Fresno State defeated Colorado College 3-1 on Oct. 22, 2017 in Fresno, Calif.
The 'Dogs have won the last three contests against the Tigers, owning the all-time series between the two teams 3-1-1.
Last season – Colorado College finished the season with an overall 6-9-4 (3-6-2 MW).
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-6-2 (0-0-1 MW) this season, 0-2-1 at home.
Fresno State has owned the advantage over its opponents in saves (37-31) and corners (47-33). The 'Dogs' opponents have logged the advantage in goals (15-7) and shots (127-77).
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 eleven shots. On defense, Megan Amick has logged the most time on the field with 687 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 17 saves, a .680 save percentage and a 1.53 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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