Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, October 17
Fresno, CA
7:00 PM PT
Fresno State
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vs
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Nevada
'Dogs tally 2-0 win over Wolf Pack
10/17/2019 10:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State women's soccer team recorded its second consecutive shutout with a 2-0 win over Nevada in the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium, on Thursday night.
"We had a slow start tonight and Nevada came out strong," head coach Brian Zwaschka said. "We weathered the storm and were able to pick up a late goal in the first half. We were able to regroup at the half and make sure we stuck to the game plan. I was really happy with the way the team responded, we had a dominate second half."
Lorena Montanes gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead going into halftime with a late goal in the first half. Fresno State held Nevada to only two shots in the second half, combined with another Bulldog goal from Ele Avery propelled the Bulldogs to victory.
Fresno State improves to 8-4-2 (4-3-1 MW) this season.
Montanes, Kylie Lucero, Audrey Reyna, Megan Amick, Sydni Lunt, Ele Avery, Shantay Tamez, Kasidee Wiley, Robyn McCarthy and Emma Chivers chalked the start for the Bulldogs, with Valentina Vivas in goal.
Nevada opened the match with a lot of energy on offense, owning the momentum for the first 11 minutes of the match. Fresno State didn't take its first shot until the 12th minute, when McCarthy took a shot on goal but the Wolf Pack goalie made her first save of the night.
The Wolf Pack looked to strike first when they sent off a shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but Vivas made a huge save punching the ball over the box to keep the game knotted 0-0.
Montanes gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead when she won the ball off a Nevada free kick and sent a long shot over the goalies head into the back of the net, in the 41st minute. Fresno State would take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
After 45 minutes, Fresno State and Nevada both took four shots apiece. Nevada owned the advantage in corner kicks 5-1. Vivas recorded one save.
Fresno State carried its offensive momentum into the second half, taking five consecutive shots with two on goal. The Bulldogs' defense held the Wolf Pack without a shot until the 71st minute.
Fresno State continued firing on offense, taking the next seven consecutive shots. Avery extended the Bulldogs lead with a late goal in the 41st minute, off a pass from Racine Babb.
Fresno State held Nevada without a shot for the final four minutes to secure a 2-0 victory.
NOTABLES:
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will host UNLV on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m. PT for Senior Day, in the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium. Admission to all Fresno State women's soccer games are free of charge.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley"Â - The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160
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Follow us on:
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"We had a slow start tonight and Nevada came out strong," head coach Brian Zwaschka said. "We weathered the storm and were able to pick up a late goal in the first half. We were able to regroup at the half and make sure we stuck to the game plan. I was really happy with the way the team responded, we had a dominate second half."
Lorena Montanes gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead going into halftime with a late goal in the first half. Fresno State held Nevada to only two shots in the second half, combined with another Bulldog goal from Ele Avery propelled the Bulldogs to victory.
Fresno State improves to 8-4-2 (4-3-1 MW) this season.
Montanes, Kylie Lucero, Audrey Reyna, Megan Amick, Sydni Lunt, Ele Avery, Shantay Tamez, Kasidee Wiley, Robyn McCarthy and Emma Chivers chalked the start for the Bulldogs, with Valentina Vivas in goal.
Nevada opened the match with a lot of energy on offense, owning the momentum for the first 11 minutes of the match. Fresno State didn't take its first shot until the 12th minute, when McCarthy took a shot on goal but the Wolf Pack goalie made her first save of the night.
The Wolf Pack looked to strike first when they sent off a shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but Vivas made a huge save punching the ball over the box to keep the game knotted 0-0.
Montanes gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead when she won the ball off a Nevada free kick and sent a long shot over the goalies head into the back of the net, in the 41st minute. Fresno State would take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
After 45 minutes, Fresno State and Nevada both took four shots apiece. Nevada owned the advantage in corner kicks 5-1. Vivas recorded one save.
Fresno State carried its offensive momentum into the second half, taking five consecutive shots with two on goal. The Bulldogs' defense held the Wolf Pack without a shot until the 71st minute.
Fresno State continued firing on offense, taking the next seven consecutive shots. Avery extended the Bulldogs lead with a late goal in the 41st minute, off a pass from Racine Babb.
Fresno State held Nevada without a shot for the final four minutes to secure a 2-0 victory.
NOTABLES:
- Fresno State owned the advantage in shots 18-6.
- Nevada owned the advantage in corner kicks 5-4.
- Fresno State set a new season-high with 18 shots.
- Fresno State has won three of its last four matches.
- Valentina Vivas logged three saves.
- Ele Avery scored her third goal of the season, her third in the last five games.
- Lorena Montanes scored her second goal of the season.
- Racine Babb logged her first assist of the season.
- Robyn McCarthy set a new career-high with five shots.
- Melissa Ellis tied her season-high with three shots.
- Audrey Reyna, Megan Amick, Kasidee Wiley and Valentina Vivas played the full 90 minutes.
WHAT'S NEXT
Fresno State will host UNLV on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 12 p.m. PT for Senior Day, in the Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium. Admission to all Fresno State women's soccer games are free of charge.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley"Â - The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160
Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateWSOC
Instagram:Â FresnoStateWSOC
Facebook:Â Fresno State Athletics
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