'Dogs host Fresno Pacific in 2020 home opener

No. 13 Fresno State vs. Fresno Pacific
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 • 6:00 p.m. • Fresno, Calif. • Fresno State Aquatics Center
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PROMOTIONS: Friday will be "Black Friday" as the Bulldogs will rep their black gear in the pool. It will also be "Pride of the Valley" night at the Aquatics Center.

ADMISSION: Admission to all Fresno State water polo games is free of charge.

QUICK LOOK AT THE 'DOGS
Fresno State is 2-5 (0-0 GCC) this season.

Game Notes:

Fresno State is No.13 in the national rankings.
Fresno State has been nationally ranked within the top 15 for four consecutive weeks.
Fresno State's offense has scored 60 goals this season, averaging 8.5 goals per game.
Fresno State's last five games this season were against opponents ranked within the Top 15.
Emily Nicholson leads the Bulldogs on offense with 11 goals this season.
Fresno State hosts Fresno Pacific in its home opener for the third consecutive season. The 'Dogs hold the all-time record 2-0, after defeating the Sunbirds 23-4 on Feb. 8, 2019.

RANKED WINS
Fresno State has defeated two ranked teams this season. No. 13 Fresno State knocked off No. 22 Marist College 9-5 on Jan 18. A week later, the 'Dogs upset No. 10 UC Davis 14-13 on Jan. 26.

2020 GCC PRESEASON POLL
The eight Golden Coast Conference women's water polo head coaches voted Pacific at the head of the conference to win the regular season title. In its third season of competition, Fresno State was picked to finish third. The poll chose Pacific (49 points, 7 first place votes), Loyola Marymount (42 points, 1 first place vote), and Fresno State (38 points) at the top of the conference. San Diego State (31 points) and Azusa Pacific (24 points) were tabbed to finish in the middle of the pack. California Baptist (20 points), Santa Clara (11 points), and Concordia - Irvine (9 points) received the last three spots to conclude the preseason rankings.

OVERVIEW
The Bulldogs return 14 letterwinners including three All-GCC selections in Emily Nicholson, Callie Woodruff and Daphne Guevremont. Six freshmen were also welcomed to the roster for the upcoming season. The 'Dogs were picked to finish third in the Golden Coast Conference standings in the 2020 Preseason Coaches' Poll.

LAST SEASON
In the 2019 season, the Bulldogs completed their second competition season with a 14-15 overall record (4-3 GCC), finishing in fourth place in the regular season conference. The 'Dogs went on to clinch third place in the Golden Coast Conference Championships.

SCOUTING THE SUNBIRDS
Fresno Pacific is 0-6 this season, 0-4 on the road.

Team Notes:

Last week, Fresno Pacific fell in sudden death overtime to La Verne.
The Sunbirds' offense is averaging 7.7 goals per game.
Senior Sam Witt leads the Sunbirds with 17 goals, averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Junior Camryn Berra has played in the goal for Fresno Pacific this season, recording 61 saves and a goal against average of 13.0.

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