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Friday, August 16
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Fresno State travels to face Sacramento State
8/14/2019 12:13:00 PM | Women's Soccer
SACRAMENTO – The Fresno State women's soccer team will travel to face Sacramento State in an exhibition match on Friday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. The match against the Hornets will be the Bulldogs' final preseason outing before officially opening the season against Oregon.
SOCIAL MEDIA – Keep up with everything Fresno State soccer by following the Bulldogs @FresnoStateWSOC on Twitter, @FresnoStateWSOC on Instagram and like Fresno State Athletics on Facebook.
LAST TIME – Fresno State and Sacramento State tied 2-2 on Aug. 24, 2018 in Fresno, Calif. The last time the Bulldogs defeated the Hornets in Sacramento was on Sept. 13, 2015, pulling off a 1-0 victory.
THE 'DOGS
The match against the Hornets will be the Bulldogs' final preseason outing before officially opening the season against Oregon at home on Aug. 22.
LAST WEEK
Fresno State defeated Cal Poly 2-0 in an exhibition match on Aug. 11.
 Ele Avery opened scoring with a penalty shot in the 11th minute, to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. Fresno State extended its lead 2-0 when freshman Alyssa Renovato found the back of the net off a free kick from Megan Amick, in the 79th minute.
QUICK LOOK AT THE ROSTER
Fresno State brings back All-Mountain West Second Team selection Ele Avery along with 15 additional returners. The Bulldogs added 10 newcomers, seven hailing from the Golden State, and one transfer in Mariona Segales (Pittsburgh).
Fresno State returns its leading scorer from the 2018 season in junior forward Emma Chivers.
ROSTER BREAKDOWN
The Bulldogs finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 6-10-4 (5-3-3 MW). Fresno State recorded its best conference record since 2013, advancing to the postseason tournament for the second consecutive season. The Bulldogs' season ended in the quarterfinals, falling to eventual champion San Jose State, 2-1.Â
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Sacramento State will take the field for the first time this season on Friday.
TEAM NOTES:
"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
SOCIAL MEDIA – Keep up with everything Fresno State soccer by following the Bulldogs @FresnoStateWSOC on Twitter, @FresnoStateWSOC on Instagram and like Fresno State Athletics on Facebook.
LAST TIME – Fresno State and Sacramento State tied 2-2 on Aug. 24, 2018 in Fresno, Calif. The last time the Bulldogs defeated the Hornets in Sacramento was on Sept. 13, 2015, pulling off a 1-0 victory.
THE 'DOGS
The match against the Hornets will be the Bulldogs' final preseason outing before officially opening the season against Oregon at home on Aug. 22.
LAST WEEK
Fresno State defeated Cal Poly 2-0 in an exhibition match on Aug. 11.
 Ele Avery opened scoring with a penalty shot in the 11th minute, to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. Fresno State extended its lead 2-0 when freshman Alyssa Renovato found the back of the net off a free kick from Megan Amick, in the 79th minute.
QUICK LOOK AT THE ROSTER
Fresno State brings back All-Mountain West Second Team selection Ele Avery along with 15 additional returners. The Bulldogs added 10 newcomers, seven hailing from the Golden State, and one transfer in Mariona Segales (Pittsburgh).
Fresno State returns its leading scorer from the 2018 season in junior forward Emma Chivers.
ROSTER BREAKDOWN
- Returners: 16 / Newcomers: 11 / Players lost: 9
- By class – Seniors: 9 / Juniors: 4 / Sophomore: 3 / Freshman: 9
- By position – Goalkeepers: 4 / Defenders: 8 / Midfielders: 7 / Forwards: 9
The Bulldogs finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 6-10-4 (5-3-3 MW). Fresno State recorded its best conference record since 2013, advancing to the postseason tournament for the second consecutive season. The Bulldogs' season ended in the quarterfinals, falling to eventual champion San Jose State, 2-1.Â
SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Sacramento State will take the field for the first time this season on Friday.
TEAM NOTES:
- The Hornets finished the 2018 season with an overall 3-13-2 (2-7-0 Big Sky) record.
- The Hornets finished eighth in conference play, preventing them from advancing to the postseason conference tournament reserved for the top six teams.
- The Hornets return 19 letterwinners, including 11 starters.
- The Hornets graduated their top scorer from the 2018 season, Caitlin Prothe.
"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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