Bulldogs prepare to host Stanislaus State and Pacific in first dual matches of the spring season

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's tennis team will open its spring dual season this weekend as the 'Dogs host Stanislaus State on Friday at 5 p.m. PT, followed by a matchup against Pacific at 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday at home at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center.

HOW TO FOLLOW
Live scoring will be available for each match on the women's tennis schedule page at GoBulldogs.com, and a link will be provided when available. The Fresno State women's tennis Twitter account, @FresnoStateWTEN, will also post live updates on the action. Fans are encouraged to come support the 'Dogs for each home match as admission is free.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE 'DOGS
Fresno State ended last season with an overall record of 12-14, but the team experienced more success than the record would suggest. Eight of the Bulldogs' losses came to ranked opponents, with seven in the top 25 and three in the top 10. After that experience, the 'Dogs went on to win eight out of their last 10 matches, including going 3-1 in the conference regular season to notch the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. The momentum carried over to the conference tournament, leading to an unblemished run for their second Mountain West title in four years as they took down No. 1 seed UNLV in the finals, 4-2. Following that, Fresno State made a team appearance in the NCAA tournament and was also represented individually by one doubles tandem.

After taking the conference crown last season, the reigning Mountain West champion Bulldogs will bring a revamped squad into the new season with just two returners in the lineup and six true freshmen rounding out the roster. Fresno State is now led by first-year head coach Ric Mortera. The 'Dogs have no seniors on the team as the two incumbents include junior Georgia Lawson and sophomore Alessia Dario.

The Bulldogs competed in five tournaments over the fall and have recently competed in two spring tournaments. Through those tournaments, freshman Jennifer Timotin led the team with seven wins in singles and in doubles. In the most recent tournament, the CSUF Spring Invite, Fresno State picked up eight individual wins throughout the weekend with a lineup full of freshmen with the exception of junior Georgia Lawson. Timotin and A.C. Hummel led the squad with three wins each, while Jane Ellis, Lawson and Deniza Marcinkevica picked up two wins apiece. Ella Husrefovic also snagged a win.

SCOUTING STANISLAUS STATE
2018 – The Warriors finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 8-14 (2-7 PWC).

Last time – The two sides have no record of facing each other previously.

SCOUTING PACIFIC
2018 – The Tigers finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 6-13 (2-7 WCC).

Last time – Fresno State defeated Pacific, 5-2, on Feb. 13, 2015. The 'Dogs own the all-time series record between the two programs dating back to 1990, 20-9.

UP NEXT
Fresno State will hit the road to take on Saint Mary's and Oregon in Eugene, Ore., at the Student Tennis Center. The 'Dogs will first take on the Gaels on Feb. 2 at noon PT, then square off against the Ducks on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. PT.

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Bulldogs prepare to host Stanislaus State and Pacific in first dual matches of the spring season

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Players Mentioned

Alessia Dario

Jane Ellis

A.C. Hummel

Ella Husrefovic

Georgia Lawson

Deniza Marcinkevica

Jennifer Timotin

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