Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, April 10
Fresno, CA
11:00 A.M. PT
Fresno State
6-3-1
3
vs
1
San Jose State
2-7-1
1
2
F
San Jose State
0
1
1
Fresno State
2
1
3
'Dogs close season with 3-1 win on Senior Day
4/10/2021 4:44:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State sent its three seniors out with a win on Saturday as the Bulldogs closed the season with a 3-1 win over San Jose State. The victory kept the Bulldogs' record unblemished at home on the year.
Fresno State finished the season at 6-3-1, second in the West Division.
How It Happened
Despite peppering San Jose State's goal during the opening half hour, Fresno State was unable to find the back of the net. Kassandra Ceja nearly end the deadlock just past the half-hour mark as Zoe Aguirre found herself caught out but Ceja's attempt on frame was stopped at the line by a Spartan defender.
The Bulldogs did not need to wait much longer though as Lorena Montanes one-timed a ball from the right channel into the penalty spot. It found the head of Katie Dohnel who popped the ball up and over Aguirre to give the 'Dogs a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute.
Nearly six minutes later, Ele Avery got loose down the left flank. The senior sent a ball into the box but it reached Kylie Lucero on the opposite side. The sophomore whipped the ball back into middle where Montanes ripped a shot under the crossbar from seven yards out to double the Bulldogs' advantage.
The 'Dogs added to their lead in the 69th minute. From her side of the half, Kayla King sent a ball down the right from side that was popped into the path of Jordan Brown by a Spartan defender. The junior found Avery cutting across the face of goal inside penalty box. The senior tapped the ball back toward the opposite post past Aguirre.
San Jose State go one back in the 89th minute as Karlee Pottorff hit a shot from the top of the box that found the inside of Briana O'Dell's right post.
Team Notes
36:35 – FS – Katie Dohnel (Lorena Montanes)
42:24 – FS – Lorena Montanes (Kylie Lucero, Ele Avery)
68:09 – FS – Ele Avery (Jordan Brown)
88:19 – SJ – Karlee Pottorff
Quotes
Brian Zwaschka, Fresno State head coach
On the importance of winning on Senior Day…
"It was very important. The seniors definitely deserved it and I felt like all of the contributions that they've made over the years came to fruition even in this short season. It felt like we just kept playing better and better so for them to all contribute significantly on the very last day, and for the team to rally around them and for us to get the win, it was the perfect way to finish it out."
"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 call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWSOC
Instagram: FresnoStateWSOC
Fresno State finished the season at 6-3-1, second in the West Division.
How It Happened
Despite peppering San Jose State's goal during the opening half hour, Fresno State was unable to find the back of the net. Kassandra Ceja nearly end the deadlock just past the half-hour mark as Zoe Aguirre found herself caught out but Ceja's attempt on frame was stopped at the line by a Spartan defender.
The Bulldogs did not need to wait much longer though as Lorena Montanes one-timed a ball from the right channel into the penalty spot. It found the head of Katie Dohnel who popped the ball up and over Aguirre to give the 'Dogs a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute.
Nearly six minutes later, Ele Avery got loose down the left flank. The senior sent a ball into the box but it reached Kylie Lucero on the opposite side. The sophomore whipped the ball back into middle where Montanes ripped a shot under the crossbar from seven yards out to double the Bulldogs' advantage.
The 'Dogs added to their lead in the 69th minute. From her side of the half, Kayla King sent a ball down the right from side that was popped into the path of Jordan Brown by a Spartan defender. The junior found Avery cutting across the face of goal inside penalty box. The senior tapped the ball back toward the opposite post past Aguirre.
San Jose State go one back in the 89th minute as Karlee Pottorff hit a shot from the top of the box that found the inside of Briana O'Dell's right post.
Team Notes
- Fresno State finished the season undefeated at home (5-0).
- The 'Dogs ended the year in second place in the West Division standings.
- Their 19 points are third-most overall in the Mountain West. Fresno State was predicted to finish fourth in the preseason poll.
- The Bulldogs scored three goals in a game for the fourth time this season. It was the first time since 2017 that Fresno State registered at least four three-goal games during a conference season.
- Fresno State twice defeated San Jose State 3-1 this spring.
- Ele Avery scored the Bulldogs' first goal of the season (at San Jose State) and last goal of the season (vs. San Jose State).
- Avery ended the season with the team lead in points (11) and was tied for first in goals (4).
- The senior scored a goal in each of her final three games.
- Avery and Lorena Montanes led the team on the day with three points.
- Montanes' goal was her second of the year with both being game-winning goals.
- Katie Dohnel's goal that opened the day's scoring was the first of her career.
- Kayla King recorded her first career assist on the final goal of the season.
- Kylie Lucero registered her first points of the season on an assist on the second goal of the game.
36:35 – FS – Katie Dohnel (Lorena Montanes)
42:24 – FS – Lorena Montanes (Kylie Lucero, Ele Avery)
68:09 – FS – Ele Avery (Jordan Brown)
88:19 – SJ – Karlee Pottorff
Quotes
Brian Zwaschka, Fresno State head coach
On the importance of winning on Senior Day…
"It was very important. The seniors definitely deserved it and I felt like all of the contributions that they've made over the years came to fruition even in this short season. It felt like we just kept playing better and better so for them to all contribute significantly on the very last day, and for the team to rally around them and for us to get the win, it was the perfect way to finish it out."
"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 call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWSOC
Instagram: FresnoStateWSOC
Team Stats
SJ
FS
Goals
1
3
Shots
9
11
Shots on Goal
4
7
Saves
4
3
Corners
2
7
Fouls
5
6
Scoring Plays
DOHNEL, Katie (1)
Assisted By: MONTANES, Lorena
cross from right side, headed into far p
36:35
MONTANES, Lorena (2)
Assisted By: LUCERO, Kylie , AVERY, Ele
cross from left to right, crossed into m
42:24
AVERY, Ele (4)
Assisted By: BROWN, Jordan , KING, Kayla
low cross, shot from inside 6 yard box
68:09
Pottorff, Karlee (1)
shot from top of box inside right post
88:19
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's SoccerMF/F
/ Women's SoccerD
/ Women's Soccer
F/MF
/ Women's SoccerMF
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerSoccer Media Availability (8/4/25)
Monday, August 04
WSOC Highlight: vs. Air Force - Senior Night (10/24/24)
Friday, October 25
WSOC Highlight: vs. CSU Bakersfield [9/8/24]
Tuesday, September 10
WSOC Highlight: vs. Weber State (8/22/24)
Friday, August 23