Fresno State finishes MW play at San Jose State with postseason berth on the line

Fresno State (9-5-3, 5-3-2 MW) at San Jose State (6-8-4, 4-4-2 MW)
Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 • 7:00 PM PT • Spartan Soccer Complex • San Jose, Calif.
Video: MW Network
Live: Live Stats • Live Updates on Twitter (@FresnoStateWSOC)
Series History: San Jose State leads 16-10-3.

GLANCE AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 9-5-3 (5-3-2 MW) this season.

Fresno State is currently fourth in the MW standings, holding on to a top six spot with the hopes of punching its ticket to the 2019 MW Championship Tournament.

The Bulldogs are looking to make their third consecutive postseason appearance. Fresno State would secure its spot with a win or tie over San Jose State. In the event that the Bulldogs lose on Friday, they would need either Air Force or New Mexico to record a draw or loss.

Team Notes:

Fresno State is 3-3-1 on the road.
Last week, Fresno State posted a 0-1-1 week on the road with a 2-1 loss to San Diego State and a 2-2 double-overtime draw against New Mexico.
Fresno State has outscored its opponents 25-19, averaging 1.47 goals per game.
Fresno State has outshot its opponents 183-157, averaging 10.8 shots per game.
Fresno State leads the conference in corner kicks (107). The Bulldogs rank No. 6 in goals, goals per game, assists (20) and are No. 5 in assists per game (1.18).
11 Bulldogs have score goals this season.
The Bulldog trio of Ele Avery, Emma Chivers and Sydni Lunt have each scored four goals apiece to lead the offense. All four of Avery's goals have been scored during conference play.
Midfielder Robyn McCarthy ranks No. 4 in the MW in assists (7) and assists per game (0.41).
Freshman Milena Zink has spent the majority of the minutes in goal for the Bulldogs. Zink has recorded 34 saves, owns a 1.02 goals against average and a .773 save percentage. Zinks ranks No. 7 in save percentage.
Fresno State finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 6-10-4 (5-3-3 MW).

Series History ('Dogs vs. Spartans)
SJSU owns the all-time series 16-10-3. The last time the squads met, SJSU defeated Fresno State in the quarterfinals of the 2018 MW Championship Tournament 2-1 on Oct. 30, 2018.

SCOUTING THE SPARTANS
SJSU is 6-8-4 (4-4-2 MW) this season.

Team Notes:

SJSU is currently in seventh place in the MW standings, one spot out of qualifying for the 2019 MW Championship Tournament.
SJSU is vying for its fifth consecutive MW Tournament appearance.
SJSU is 3-3-2 at home this season.
Last week, SJSU posted a 1-1 week with a 2-0 win over New Mexico and a 3-0 loss to SDSU.
SJSU has won two out of its last three games.
SJSU has been outscored by its opponents 21-13, averaging 0.72.
SJSU has been outshot by its opponents 224-177, averaging 1.17.
San Jose State ranks No. 11 in goals, goals per game, assists (9) and assists per game (0.50).
Six Spartans have recorded goals this season.
The Spartans offense is led by Sabrina Weinman and Kristen Amarikwa who have both scored two goals apiece.
Sophomore goalkeeper Ariana Romero has recorded 77 saves, owns a 1.00 goals against average and a .811 save percentage. Romero ranks No. 5 in the MW in saves and No. 6 in save percentage.
SJSU won the 2018 MW Championship Tournament and punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
SJSU finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 9-7-6 (6-2-3 MW).

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