Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, October 28
Fresno, CA
7 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
San Jose State
Photo by: Keith Kountz
Rivals meet on final match day
10/27/2021 6:34:00 PM | Women's Soccer
THE BREAKDOWN
Fresno State (8-6-3, 4-1-1 MW) vs. San Jose State (7-10-1, 4-5-1 MW)
Date: Thursday, Oct. 28
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Where: Fresno State Soccer Stadium (Fresno, Calif.)
Live Video: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
TOURNAMENT BOUND
With Fresno State's win at Nevada on Oct. 22, the Bulldogs clinched a spot in the Mountain West tournament. It is Fresno State's fourth straight trip to the conference tournament.
With one match remaining in Mountain West play, Fresno State is three points behind New Mexico in the race for first. To earn a share of the MW regular season title, the Bulldogs need a win on Thursday night and for San Diego to defeat the Lobos. Thursday's matches in Fresno and San Diego are the last to kickoff on the final match day with both starting at 7 p.m. PT.
ANY DAY BUT SUNDAY
Since conference play began, Fresno State is undefeated when playing on a weekday (4-0-1). Since earning a draw in their MW opener at Colorado College, the 'Dogs have won their last four weekday games, outscoring their opponents by a combined 7-1 and have posted three shutouts.
To say Fresno State has been dominant at home against Mountain West opponents in recent seasons is an understatement. In their last 18 home conference matches, which dates back to a 2-1 win over San Diego State on Sept. 30, 2018, their first win over the Aztecs since 2000, the Bulldogs are 13-2-3.
After not recording a point during the opening week of conference play, Kassandra Ceja has since been one of the most productive players in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs' offensive engine who is a threat any time she has the ball at her feet, Ceja sits is No. 4 in points (11), No. 3 in goals (4), No. 1 in game-winning goals (2) and is No. 7 in assists (3) through 10 conference matches.
Searching for goal scorers during the summer, Fresno State head coach Brian Zwaschka looked to last year's freshman sensation Kassandra Ceja, moving the midfielder up top. While Ceja hasn't disappointed in her second season, coming on in conference play to join her has been an overlooked freshman from Northern California--Kaelyn Miller. Underrecruited, the Bulldogs looked to have struck gold as the freshman has continued to grow her game and her production since stepping on campus. In league play, Miller is tied for the conference lead in goals (5) and game-winning goals (2), and is seventh in points with 10.
SERIES HISTORY WITH SAN JOSE STATE
SEASON AND SINGLE-GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE
Single game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth and $4 for teams/groups.
"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.
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- With at least a draw on Thursday, Fresno State will lock up the No. 2 seed and a bye into next Thursday's semifinals of the Mountain West tournament.
- A win on Thursday, and a San Diego State win over New Mexico, Fresno State will earn a share of the Mountain West regular season title.
- Fresno State is 13-2-3 in its last 18 home matches against conference opponents.
- Prior to Thursday's match, Fresno State will honor fifth-year senior Robyn McCarthy.
- Single-game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth and $4 for teams/groups and can be purchased online HERE.
Fresno State (8-6-3, 4-1-1 MW) vs. San Jose State (7-10-1, 4-5-1 MW)
Date: Thursday, Oct. 28
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Where: Fresno State Soccer Stadium (Fresno, Calif.)
Live Video: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
TOURNAMENT BOUND
With Fresno State's win at Nevada on Oct. 22, the Bulldogs clinched a spot in the Mountain West tournament. It is Fresno State's fourth straight trip to the conference tournament.
- With at least a draw on Thursday, Fresno State will lock up the No. 2 seed and a bye into next Thursday's semifinals.
- If the Bulldogs earn the No. 2 seed, it will be tied for their highest in the Mountain West, joining the 2013 team which finished 7-2-1.
With one match remaining in Mountain West play, Fresno State is three points behind New Mexico in the race for first. To earn a share of the MW regular season title, the Bulldogs need a win on Thursday night and for San Diego to defeat the Lobos. Thursday's matches in Fresno and San Diego are the last to kickoff on the final match day with both starting at 7 p.m. PT.
ANY DAY BUT SUNDAY
Since conference play began, Fresno State is undefeated when playing on a weekday (4-0-1). Since earning a draw in their MW opener at Colorado College, the 'Dogs have won their last four weekday games, outscoring their opponents by a combined 7-1 and have posted three shutouts.
- Overall, the Bulldogs are a combined 6-2-1 on the first six days of the week and 2-4-2 on Sunday.
To say Fresno State has been dominant at home against Mountain West opponents in recent seasons is an understatement. In their last 18 home conference matches, which dates back to a 2-1 win over San Diego State on Sept. 30, 2018, their first win over the Aztecs since 2000, the Bulldogs are 13-2-3.
- The 'Dogs were 5-0-0 last spring and are currently 4-1-0 this fall.
After not recording a point during the opening week of conference play, Kassandra Ceja has since been one of the most productive players in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs' offensive engine who is a threat any time she has the ball at her feet, Ceja sits is No. 4 in points (11), No. 3 in goals (4), No. 1 in game-winning goals (2) and is No. 7 in assists (3) through 10 conference matches.
- On Oct. 4, Ceja was named MW Offensive Player of the Week as she was involved six of the team's eight goals, and scored three goals on just four shots.
- In all games, Ceja ranks fifth in goals (5), first in game-winning goals (3), sixth in assists (4) and fifth in points (18) in the Mountain West.
Searching for goal scorers during the summer, Fresno State head coach Brian Zwaschka looked to last year's freshman sensation Kassandra Ceja, moving the midfielder up top. While Ceja hasn't disappointed in her second season, coming on in conference play to join her has been an overlooked freshman from Northern California--Kaelyn Miller. Underrecruited, the Bulldogs looked to have struck gold as the freshman has continued to grow her game and her production since stepping on campus. In league play, Miller is tied for the conference lead in goals (5) and game-winning goals (2), and is seventh in points with 10.
- It took Miller six matches to find her first collegiate goal (Sept. 9). During the last seven, she has found the back of the net four times on eight shots.
- Miller recorded her first career game-winner on Oct. 14, scoring with just two-and-half minutes remaining in the second overtime in a scoreless game against San Diego State. Eight days later, she produced her second winner in a 1-0 match at Nevada.
SERIES HISTORY WITH SAN JOSE STATE
- The 'Dogs are 18-11-3 all-time against the Spartans.
- The Bulldogs are 7-3-2 in Fresno in the series.
- The 'Dogs are 2-0-1 in the last three meetings between the two programs at the Fresno State Soccer Stadium.
- Fresno State won both matches last spring with identical 3-1 scorelines.
SEASON AND SINGLE-GAME TICKETS AVAILABLE
Single game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth and $4 for teams/groups.
- Fans can purchase tickets online HERE or by calling 559-278-DOGS.
"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.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWSOC
Instagram: FresnoStateWSOC
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