Fresno State Athletics
Friday, April 2
Fresno, CA
1:00 P.M. PT
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Photo by: Keith Kountz
Bulldogs' offense too much for Wolf Pack in 3-1 win
4/2/2021 5:36:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – Returning home after two weeks on the road, Fresno State controlled Friday afternoon's game from start to finish in a 3-1 defeat of Nevada. It was the Bulldogs' first three-goal game since March 12.
The 'Dogs outshot the Wolf Pack 15-3 with 10 of those 15 being on frame. Kassandra Ceja, Ele Avery and Jordan Brown each found the back of the net for Fresno State.
The win moves the Bulldogs into a three-way tie for second in the West Division standings with 13 points.
How It Happened
Fresno State got on the scoreboard in the 12th minute. Ele Avery got free down the left flank, slid a low, hard cross to the near post that Kassandra Ceja fired past Kendal Stoval inside the right post. It was the freshman's third goal in the last three games.
The Bulldogs nearly doubled their lead in the 21st minute on header from Bailee Kern off a corner but Stoval was there for the stop. With less than two minutes before the half, Lorena Montanes rattled the crossbar on a shot from 20 yards out on a free kick that went up and over a Wolf Pack wall. Stovall managed to come up with the rebound to keep the Bulldogs' advantage at 1-0 at the break.
Shortly after having a good look at goal blocked, Avery's persistence for a goal paid off in the 54th minute. The senior stole a pass in the Wolf Pack defensive third, held-off and outran two defenders and slotted a shot to the right side past Stoval. Nevada pulled one back in the 66th minute. A foul along the right side of Fresno State's box set up Casey Crawford for a free kick. She found the head of Hana Law who placed the ball on the underside of the crossbar.
Entering the game in the for the first time in the 78th minute, Jordan Brown put the mach on ice for the Bulldogs in the 84th minute. With space out on the right flank, the junior neared the 18-yard box, eight yard from the endline, and ripped a shot that bent inside the far post.
Notes
11:06 – FS – Kassandra Ceja (Ele Avery)
53:44 – FS – Ele Avery
65:06 – NV – Hana Law (Casey Crawford)
83:32 – FS – Jordan Brown
Up Next
Fresno State remains at home on Sunday. Kickoff against Boise State is scheduled for 11 a.m. PT and will air on the Mountain West Network.
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The 'Dogs outshot the Wolf Pack 15-3 with 10 of those 15 being on frame. Kassandra Ceja, Ele Avery and Jordan Brown each found the back of the net for Fresno State.
The win moves the Bulldogs into a three-way tie for second in the West Division standings with 13 points.
How It Happened
Fresno State got on the scoreboard in the 12th minute. Ele Avery got free down the left flank, slid a low, hard cross to the near post that Kassandra Ceja fired past Kendal Stoval inside the right post. It was the freshman's third goal in the last three games.
The Bulldogs nearly doubled their lead in the 21st minute on header from Bailee Kern off a corner but Stoval was there for the stop. With less than two minutes before the half, Lorena Montanes rattled the crossbar on a shot from 20 yards out on a free kick that went up and over a Wolf Pack wall. Stovall managed to come up with the rebound to keep the Bulldogs' advantage at 1-0 at the break.
Shortly after having a good look at goal blocked, Avery's persistence for a goal paid off in the 54th minute. The senior stole a pass in the Wolf Pack defensive third, held-off and outran two defenders and slotted a shot to the right side past Stoval. Nevada pulled one back in the 66th minute. A foul along the right side of Fresno State's box set up Casey Crawford for a free kick. She found the head of Hana Law who placed the ball on the underside of the crossbar.
Entering the game in the for the first time in the 78th minute, Jordan Brown put the mach on ice for the Bulldogs in the 84th minute. With space out on the right flank, the junior neared the 18-yard box, eight yard from the endline, and ripped a shot that bent inside the far post.
Notes
- Fresno State earned its first win since March 12.
- The three goals on Friday was one more than the Bulldogs had scored during their recent four-game road stretch.
- Fresno State held its largest shot margin (15-3) and shots on goal (10-1) difference of the season.
- Kassandra Ceja netted a goal for the third consecutive game. The freshman leads the team with four goals and 10 points on the year.
- Ele Avery and Jordan Brown each scored their second goals of the season.
- Avery totaled three points on the day, assisting on Ceja's goal.
11:06 – FS – Kassandra Ceja (Ele Avery)
53:44 – FS – Ele Avery
65:06 – NV – Hana Law (Casey Crawford)
83:32 – FS – Jordan Brown
Up Next
Fresno State remains at home on Sunday. Kickoff against Boise State is scheduled for 11 a.m. PT and will air on the Mountain West Network.
"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
NV
FS
Goals
1
3
Shots
3
15
Shots on Goal
1
10
Saves
7
0
Corners
3
4
Fouls
4
8
Scoring Plays
CEJA, Kassandra (4)
Assisted By: AVERY, Ele
low cross, shot to near post past keeper
11:06
AVERY, Ele (2)
stole pass in defensive third, outran de
53:44
Law, Hana (1)
Assisted By: Crawford, Casey
cross from right side, header under cros
65:06
BROWN, Jordan (2)
shot from right side outside box, driven
83:32
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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