Fresno State Athletics
Friday, September 28
Fresno, Calif.
7 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
New Mexico
Photo by: Kiel Maddox
'Dogs to host Lobos and Aztecs
9/26/2018 4:02:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team 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. The Bulldogs are vying for their first Mountain West win of the 2018 season.
Promotions – The team will have its annual breast cancer awareness game on Friday. Fans are encouraged to wear pink for a chance to win a Fresno State football ticket. At halftime, local breast cancer survivors with be honored. Halftime will also feature a fan scavenger hunt and a Chevron t-shirt toss.
Sunday's game will be Youth Alternative Sports Day. At halftime, there will be a performance by Gymnastic Beat group and a shootout competition. Fans will have a chance to grab a t-shirt in the Chevron t-shirt toss.
Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer games are free of charge.
How to follow – Fans can watch both matches 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)
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-7-2 (0-1-1 MW) this season, 0-3-1 at home.
Game Notes:
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 12 shots. On defense, Megan Amick has logged the most time on the field with 762 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 27 saves, a .750 save percentage and a 1.45 goals against average.
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.
SCOUTING THE LOBOS
New Mexico is 5-4 (1-1 MW) this season, 0-3 on the road.
Team Notes:
San Diego State is 3-6-1 (1-0-1 MW) this season, 1-2-1 on the road.
Team Notes:
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Promotions – The team will have its annual breast cancer awareness game on Friday. Fans are encouraged to wear pink for a chance to win a Fresno State football ticket. At halftime, local breast cancer survivors with be honored. Halftime will also feature a fan scavenger hunt and a Chevron t-shirt toss.
Sunday's game will be Youth Alternative Sports Day. At halftime, there will be a performance by Gymnastic Beat group and a shootout competition. Fans will have a chance to grab a t-shirt in the Chevron t-shirt toss.
Admission and parking to all Fresno State women's soccer games are free of charge.
How to follow – Fans can watch both matches 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)
QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 1-7-2 (0-1-1 MW) this season, 0-3-1 at home.
Game Notes:
- Fresno State opened MW play last week, with an away match and a home match. The 'Dogs held on for a 1-1 draw against Air Force on the road (Sept. 23), before suffering a 1-0 loss to Colorado College at home (Sept. 23).
- The 'Dogs are playing for their first home win of the season. The last time the 'Dogs were victorious in the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium was on Oct. 22, 2017 against Colorado College.
- Fresno State looks to turn the tide with a win, the team's last win was the season opener against Montana (Aug. 17).
- Fresno State ranks in the top five of the MW in corners and saves.
- Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux ranks No. 10 in the MW in goals against average and save percentage.
- Theroux is coming off a season-high 10 saves against Colorado College.
- New Mexico owns the all-time series record against Fresno State 3-4-3. The last time the two teams met was in the quarterfinals of the 2017 MW Championships, the Lobos defeated the 'Dogs in a double-overtime sudden death penalty kicks. The last time Fresno State defeated New Mexico was on Oct. 2, 2016, the 'Dogs shutout the Lobos 3-0.
- San Diego State owns the all-time series record against Fresno State 2-11-2. The last two meetings between the squads have ended in a draw, most recently a 1-1 draw on Oct. 8, 2017. The last time the 'Dogs defeated the Aztecs was on Oct. 27, 2000, when Fresno State posted a 4-2 win.
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 12 shots. On defense, Megan Amick has logged the most time on the field with 762 minutes. Goalkeeper Nicole Theroux has recorded 27 saves, a .750 save percentage and a 1.45 goals against average.
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.
SCOUTING THE LOBOS
New Mexico is 5-4 (1-1 MW) this season, 0-3 on the road.
Team Notes:
- New Mexico was picked to finish fifth in the 2018 MW coaches preseason poll.
- New Mexico is currently 1-1 in conference play with an opening 3-0 win over Colorado State (Sept. 21), followed by a 3-2 loss to Wyoming (Sept. 23).
- New Mexico had its three game-winning snapped last week against Wyoming (Sept. 23).
- The Lobos have owned the advantage over its opponents in goals (18-11) and are averaging 2.00 goals per game. The Lobos rank within the top five of the conference in shots, points, goals, goals per game, assists, assists per game and corners.
- Alesia Garcia leads New Mexico with five goals and 10 points. Garcia ranks within the top five in the conference in points, points per game, goals, goals per game and game-winning goals.
- Goalkeeper Emily Johnson has recorded 32 saves, 1.46 goals against average and a .818 save percentage. Johnson ranks No. 6 in saves in the MW.
San Diego State is 3-6-1 (1-0-1 MW) this season, 1-2-1 on the road.
Team Notes:
- SDSU was picked to finish first in the 2018 MW coaches preason poll, marking the sixth straight year in which SDSU began the season as the conference favorite. The Aztecs won the 2017 MW Championship, earning a berth to the NCAA Tournament.
- SDSU is currently 1-0-1 in conference play with an opening 2-1 win over Wyoming (Sept. 21), followed by a tie against Colorado State (Sept. 23).
- SDSU snapped its three-game skid with a win over Wyoming (Sept. 21).
- The Aztecs have fewer goals (8-16) and fewer shots (149-78) than their opponents, averaging .80 goals per game. The Aztecs' eight goals this season have all been scored by different players.
- Chloe Frisch leads SDSUÂ with one goal, two assists, four points and 13 shots.
- Goalkeeper Gabby English has notched 50 saves, 1.57 goals against average and a .758 save percentage. English is No.2 in the MW in saves and saves per game.
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