Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, February 20
Fresno, CA
6:00 PM PT
Fresno State
vs
UCSB
Photo by: Keith Kountz
Bulldogs host Fresno State Invitational [Feb. 20-23]
2/19/2020 10:00:00 PM | Softball
2020 Fresno State Invitational | Feb. 20-23, 2020 | Fresno, Calif. | Margie Wright Diamond (3,288)
Tournament Central: Link
Radio:Â 790 AM ESPN2Â (FS Games Thursday/Friday/Sunday)
Play-by-Play:Â Matt Norville
Video: Mountain West Network (FS Games Thursday/Friday)
Live Stats:Â Bulldogslive.com
Tickets:Â Link
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
vs. UCSB (4-6) • Thurs., Feb. 20 • 6:00 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: FS leads 65-13 | Streak: FS W1 | Last: FS 8-0 (2018)
vs. Chicago (3-2) • Fri., Feb. 21 • 5:00 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: First Meeting
vs. Ohio State (3-5) • Fri., Feb. 21 • 7:30 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: OSU leads 8-6 | Streak: OSU W2 | Last: OSU 6-9 (2016)
vs. Chicago (3-2) • Sat., Feb. 22 • 5:00 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: First Meeting
vs. Pacific (5-3) • Sun., Feb. 23 • 2:30 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: FS leads 85-23-1 | Streak: FS W3 | Last: FS 6-2 (2019)
Bulldog Bones
Fresno State ranks No. 2 in triples per game (1.50), No. 14 in stolen bases per game (2.36) and No. 14 in fielding percentage (.984). Alesia Denby is tied for No. 1 for most triples (4) and most RBIs in a single-game with eight - recorded Feb. 16 vs. Saint Mary's. Schuylar Broussard is No. 8 in total RBIs with eight. McKenzie Wilson ranks No. 5 in stolen bases per game averaging 1.09.
Votes Are In
Fresno State is receiving votes in this week's USA Today/Coaches Poll and the ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll. The team has received votes for the past two seasons but has not been ranked since 2017.
The 'Dogs have two opponents in front of them that are ranked in the poll including No. 1 Washington and No. 6 Texas (USA Today/Coaches Poll).
Fresno State is 0-2 against ranked teams after falling to then-ranked No. 7 Florida (6-4) and then-ranked No. 17 Michigan (1-0) during the opening weekend.
Home Cooking
In the first five games at home this season the Bulldogs are 5-0, hitting .379 with 13 stolen bases and a 1.63 team ERA, outscoring their opposition 50-9.
Fresno State went 23-5 at home last season. The 2019 'Dogs recorded the most home wins since the 2012 team finished 24-8 at home.Â
Picked 5th
Fresno State was picked to finish fifth in the Mountain West. The Spartans led the way with 53 points (two first place votes), after posting a second place finish in 2019 with a 17-7 MW record. San Diego State was picked to finish second (50 points, three first place votes) and a tie between 2019 MW champion Colorado State (45 points, one first place vote) and UNLV (45 points, one first place vote) rounds out the top three positions. Fresno State received 44 points (one first place vote) followed by Boise State, Nevada, Utah State and New Mexico.
The Bulldogs finished fourth in the MW in 2019, with an overall record of 37-20 (14-10 MW).
30 for 38
Fresno State recorded a 30-win season for the 38th consecutive year in 2019. The program has had an overall winning record in all 42 seasons of its existence.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – 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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
Instagram:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Â
Tournament Central: Link
Radio:Â 790 AM ESPN2Â (FS Games Thursday/Friday/Sunday)
Play-by-Play:Â Matt Norville
Video: Mountain West Network (FS Games Thursday/Friday)
Live Stats:Â Bulldogslive.com
Tickets:Â Link
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
vs. UCSB (4-6) • Thurs., Feb. 20 • 6:00 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: FS leads 65-13 | Streak: FS W1 | Last: FS 8-0 (2018)
vs. Chicago (3-2) • Fri., Feb. 21 • 5:00 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: First Meeting
vs. Ohio State (3-5) • Fri., Feb. 21 • 7:30 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: OSU leads 8-6 | Streak: OSU W2 | Last: OSU 6-9 (2016)
vs. Chicago (3-2) • Sat., Feb. 22 • 5:00 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: First Meeting
vs. Pacific (5-3) • Sun., Feb. 23 • 2:30 p.m. PTÂ
Series History: FS leads 85-23-1 | Streak: FS W3 | Last: FS 6-2 (2019)
Bulldog Bones
- Fresno State is receiving votes in both the USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.com/USA Softball polls.Â
- Fresno State is 8-3, and coming off a 7-3 loss in extra innings (9) to Stanford (11-2) Tuesday night on the road.
- Fresno State has won five out of its last six games.
- Fresno State is a perfect 5-0 at home this season.
- Last weekend, freshman Alesia Denby had a marquee tournament at the plate going 9-of-15 with nine hits, nine runs, four triples, one grand slam, and 13 RBIs, batting .600.
- Juniors Hailey Dolcini and Danielle East threw a combined no-hitter in the Bulldogs' 10-0 victory over Saint Mary's on Feb. 16.
- Fresno State has six players batting above .300 in McKenzie Wilson (.466), Vanessa Hernandez (.400), Alesia Denby (.367), Kaitlyn Jennings (.375), Miranda Rohleder (.357) and Schuylar Broussard (.333).
- Fresno State returned seven position player starters and its entire bullpen for the 2020 season.
- The 'Dogs returned five All-MW selections in pitcher Hailey Dolcini, pitcher Danielle Lung, third baseman Schuylar Broussard, designated player and NFCA All-Region selection Hayleigh Galvan, and outfielder McKenzie Wilson, who was the 2019 MW Freshman of the Year.
- The Bulldogs recorded their 38th consecutive 30-win season in 2019 and finished fourth in the MW.
- UCSB is 4-6 this season, and 2-2 on the road. UCSB is coming off a 3-2 week at the 2020 Susan Craig Classic in Albuquerque, N.M. Junior left fielder Sammy Fabian, 2019 All-Big West selection, leads the team with 15 hits and is batting .455 through the first ten games. Emily Schuttish has led the Gauchos in the circle with a 2.88 ERAÂ and a 2-0 record.
- Chicago is 3-2 this season, posting wins over Furman and Memphis at the FGCU Invitational. Chicago was picked first in the Horizon League Preseason Poll. The Flames return Kayla Wedl, who was an All-Region First Team selection and has been named to the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Watch List.
- Ohio State is 3-5 this season. Ohio State is on a four-game losing streak after going 0-5 at the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Avery Clark has earned two Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors this season. She batted .500 and slugged 1.250 through four games over the weekend. Ohio State earned a bid to the 2019 NCAA Tournament, marking its fourth consecutive appearance.
- Pacific is 5-3 this season, and 0-1 on the road. The Tigers are coming off a 3-2 win over Nevada. Myka Sutherlin leads the Tigers in the circle with a 2-0 record, 1.20 ERA and 21 strikeouts. Carly Lucchetti and Jessica Mabrey were named to the 2020 All-West Coast Conference Preseason Softball Team.
Fresno State ranks No. 2 in triples per game (1.50), No. 14 in stolen bases per game (2.36) and No. 14 in fielding percentage (.984). Alesia Denby is tied for No. 1 for most triples (4) and most RBIs in a single-game with eight - recorded Feb. 16 vs. Saint Mary's. Schuylar Broussard is No. 8 in total RBIs with eight. McKenzie Wilson ranks No. 5 in stolen bases per game averaging 1.09.
Votes Are In
Fresno State is receiving votes in this week's USA Today/Coaches Poll and the ESPN.com/USA Softball Poll. The team has received votes for the past two seasons but has not been ranked since 2017.
The 'Dogs have two opponents in front of them that are ranked in the poll including No. 1 Washington and No. 6 Texas (USA Today/Coaches Poll).
Fresno State is 0-2 against ranked teams after falling to then-ranked No. 7 Florida (6-4) and then-ranked No. 17 Michigan (1-0) during the opening weekend.
Home Cooking
In the first five games at home this season the Bulldogs are 5-0, hitting .379 with 13 stolen bases and a 1.63 team ERA, outscoring their opposition 50-9.
Fresno State went 23-5 at home last season. The 2019 'Dogs recorded the most home wins since the 2012 team finished 24-8 at home.Â
Picked 5th
Fresno State was picked to finish fifth in the Mountain West. The Spartans led the way with 53 points (two first place votes), after posting a second place finish in 2019 with a 17-7 MW record. San Diego State was picked to finish second (50 points, three first place votes) and a tie between 2019 MW champion Colorado State (45 points, one first place vote) and UNLV (45 points, one first place vote) rounds out the top three positions. Fresno State received 44 points (one first place vote) followed by Boise State, Nevada, Utah State and New Mexico.
The Bulldogs finished fourth in the MW in 2019, with an overall record of 37-20 (14-10 MW).
30 for 38
Fresno State recorded a 30-win season for the 38th consecutive year in 2019. The program has had an overall winning record in all 42 seasons of its existence.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – 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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
Instagram:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Â
Players Mentioned
IF
/ Softball
IF
/ Softball
RHP
/ Softball
LHP
/ Softball
C/DP
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
RHP
/ Softball
IF
/ Softball
OF
/ SoftballCharlotte Morgan Introductory Press Conference
Friday, June 20
SB Charlotte Morgan Introductory Press Conference [6.18.25]
Wednesday, June 18
Donna Pickel, Amanda Scott Retirement Ceremony
Monday, March 25
Donna Pickel, Amanda Scott Retirement Reflection
Friday, March 22