Sunday, May 9
Fresno, Calif.
12:00 P.M. PT
Fresno State
34-9, 18-3
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19-23, 10-11
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Fresno State wins 2021 MW Championship on Senior Day
5/9/2021 6:14:00 PM | Softball
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State softball team completed the series sweep over Boise State to win the 2021 Mountain West Championship title on Sunday afternoon at Margie Wright Diamond. The Bulldogs (34-9, 18-3 MW) defeated the Broncos (19-23, 10-11 MW) 3-1 to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017 and the 34th time in program history.
Hailey Dolcini pitched a complete game with seven strikeouts. The senior right-handed pitcher improved to 20-3 on the season. Junior Vanessa Hernandez led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State struck first in the bottom of the first frame. Keahilele Mattson drew a two-out walk to get on base and then stole second. Hernandez belted an RBI single to center field for an early lead.
The Bulldogs extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Schuylar Broussard and Julianna Martinez opened the inning with back-to-back walks. Kaitlyn Jennings laid down a bunt to move the runners into scoring positions. She beat out the throw to first, loading the bases for Fresno State. Hernandez plated two runs with a two-RBI single up the middle. The Bulldogs took a 3-0 lead into the final two innings.
Boise State would not be shutout in the game, scoring one run in the sixth inning off of three hits. The Broncos rallied with three consecutive hits to score. Boise State had two runners in scoring position with one out to threaten the Bulldogs lead. The next batter popped up and Dolcini made a big time catch to hold the runners. She finished off the inning with a strikeout to get the Bulldogs out of the jam.
The Bulldogs finished off the Broncos in the top of the seventh to secure the win. The final out landed in the glove of six-year Bulldog Kaitlyn Jennings in center field. Fresno State was crowned the MW Champion for the first time since 2016.
UP NEXT
Fresno State will finish the regular season on the road against San Diego State May 14-15.
"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
Follow us on:
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Hailey Dolcini pitched a complete game with seven strikeouts. The senior right-handed pitcher improved to 20-3 on the season. Junior Vanessa Hernandez led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State struck first in the bottom of the first frame. Keahilele Mattson drew a two-out walk to get on base and then stole second. Hernandez belted an RBI single to center field for an early lead.
The Bulldogs extended their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Schuylar Broussard and Julianna Martinez opened the inning with back-to-back walks. Kaitlyn Jennings laid down a bunt to move the runners into scoring positions. She beat out the throw to first, loading the bases for Fresno State. Hernandez plated two runs with a two-RBI single up the middle. The Bulldogs took a 3-0 lead into the final two innings.
Boise State would not be shutout in the game, scoring one run in the sixth inning off of three hits. The Broncos rallied with three consecutive hits to score. Boise State had two runners in scoring position with one out to threaten the Bulldogs lead. The next batter popped up and Dolcini made a big time catch to hold the runners. She finished off the inning with a strikeout to get the Bulldogs out of the jam.
The Bulldogs finished off the Broncos in the top of the seventh to secure the win. The final out landed in the glove of six-year Bulldog Kaitlyn Jennings in center field. Fresno State was crowned the MW Champion for the first time since 2016.
UP NEXT
Fresno State will finish the regular season on the road against San Diego State May 14-15.
"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
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
Instagram:Â FresnoStateSoftball
Facebook:Â FresnoStateSoftball
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Dolcini, Hailey (20-3)
L: CAUDILL, Taylor (4-8)
Batting:
2B: Seng, Alison 1
RBI: Seng, Alison 1
Base Running:
RUNS: ROCCO, Bella 1
HBP: JOHNSON, Karlee 1
Batting:
2B: Noriega, Adrianna 1
RBI: Hernandez, Vanessa M. 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Mattson, Keahilele 1 ; Cuevas-Iñiguez, Aaliyah 1 ; Martinez, Julianna 1
SB: Mattson, Keahilele 1 ; Cuevas-Iñiguez, Aaliyah 1
HBP: Broussard, Schuylar 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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RBI
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RBI
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AB
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R
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H
1
RBI
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