'Dogs suffer loss to Tigers, 1-0

Sunday, September 23

Fresno, Calif.

12 P.M. PT

Fresno State

1-7-2

Colorado College

5-3

Colorado College

Fresno State

'Dogs suffer loss to Tigers, 1-0

9/23/2018 5:34:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Taylor Martinez / Communications Assistant

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to Colorado College, Sunday afternoon. Senior goalkeeper Nicole Theroux kept the Bulldogs in the game with a season-high 10 saves.

"I was pleased that we didn't let this game get away from us," said head coach Brian Zwashka. "Nicole made a huge save to keep the game tight. The travel of our split weekend had an effect on some of our players, and Colorado College was able to take advantage of that. We need to be better technically and in our communication going forward."

Fresno State falls to 1-7-2 (0-1-1 MW) on the season.

FIRST HALF
Tori Nicolo, Megan Amick, Alyssa Nishikawa, Ele Avery, Melissa Ellis, Maria Gomez, Shantay Tamez, Robyn McCarthy, Emma Chivers and Danielle Pacheco logged the start for the 'Dogs, with Theroux in the goal.

Colorado College's offense struck first with a shot on goal in the third minute, Theroux recorded her first save of the game.

Fresno State had its first offensive look in the fifth minute. Nicolo took a corner kick that resulted in a shot, but McCarthy missed high.

The Tigers' first three shots were all on goal. They had back-to-back shots on goal in the sixth and seventh minutes. Theroux stayed strong, logging three saves in the first ten minutes of the match.

Ellis had the first shot on goal for the 'Dogs in the 13^th minute, Colorado College's goalie made the save to keep the match scoreless.

Both teams stayed on the attack, exchanging shots until the Tigers scored in the 39^th minute. Jacqui Hand capitalized on a cross from Kiley Suter, scoring with a header in the box.

After 45 minutes, the Tigers had a 1-0 lead. Fresno State recorded more corners (5-1) and saves (6-1). Colorado College had the advantage in shots (9-4).

SECOND HALF
Fresno State started the second half on the attack, taking the first corner kick and shot in the 47^th minute.

Danya Guitierrez looked to tie the game in the 66^th minute, taking the first shot on goal of the half for either team. The Tigers' goalie grabbed her second save of the match.

Colorado College took a penalty kick in the 75^th minute looking to expand its lead, but Theroux made a dynamic save to keep the 'Dogs in the match.

Fresno State kept pushing on offense through the final 15 minutes, but couldn't get a shot off before time expired.

NOTABLE STATS
Fresno State owned the advantage in corner kicks (8-4) and saves (10-2). Colorado College recorded more shots in the match (16-6).

WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will continue its homestand hosting New Mexico on Friday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. PT and San Diego State on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. PT.

Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer matches are free of charge.

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