Bulldogs post shutout in Bakersfield

Saturday, August 28

Bakersfield, CA

7 P.M. PT

Fresno State

1-2-0, 0-0-0

CSU Bakersfield

0-2-1, 0-0-0

Fresno State

CSU Bakersfield

Photo by: CARY EDMONDSON - FRESNO STATE

Bulldogs post shutout in Bakersfield

8/28/2021 10:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

By: Josh Mitchell / Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – In a match that had triple digits at the start, a hydration break midway through the opening half saw Fresno State seize control against CSU Bakersfield after the stoppage and head home with a 1-0 win on Saturday night. The Bulldogs controlled play and outshot the Roadrunners 14-2 during the final 63 minutes of the contest.

Senior Jordan Brown's low shot across the face of goal in the 34^th minute proved to be the difference in Fresno State's lone match of the weekend.

How It Happened
While Fresno State came alive following a predetermined water break in the opening half, the Bulldogs first opportunity came in the 16^th minute. Earning her first start of the season, Sam Tristan teed up an attempt for Robyn McCarthy from 12 yards out that stuck a Bakersfield defender who jumped in the path at the last second.

Seven minutes later, Brown entered the match, and immediately brought a burst of energy, as Fresno State's pressure on Bakersfield's backline ramped up. The senior forced a save out of CSUB's Flavia Burrell in the 28^th minute. A trio of shots then came from the 'Dogs in the ensuing six minutes. That third attempt, a shot from Chais Wright just inside the 18-yard box was blocked but caromed toward the center, was deflected by Sam Tristan to the right to Brown. The striker shifted to her left, created a little space, and ripped a low shot to the near post past Burrell.

The pressure continued through the end of the half as the Bulldogs finished with seven shots, a goal, and forced three saves in the final 18 minutes.

Looking to double their advantage in the 54^th minute, Katie Dohnel slid a 30-yard pass into the path of Bailee Kern at the top of the Roadrunnes' penalty box, but a last-ditch slide tackle thwarted a 1-on-1 chance with the keeper for the Bulldog midfielder. Seven minutes later, Dohnel was nearly on the receiving end of a clever play along the end line from Kassandra Ceja to set up a tap in but Ceja's backheel to get out of pressure slid just out of play.

Fresno State had a pair of chances to all but put the game away with 10 minutes to go. A perfect buildup through the defensive third down the sideline led to Kern getting off a sliding effort on a cross inside the six but Burrell came up with her fifth save of the night. Just under a minute later, Tristan side stepped a defender and stuck a shot from 20 yards out that beat Burrell but found the left post.

For nearly 50 minutes during the game, the Bulldogs' defense held the Roadrunners without a shot.

Notes

The Bulldogs moved to 8-3-2 all-time against the Roadrunners.
It was just the second win for the 'Dogs in Bakersfield, their first since 2011.
Fresno State held a 16-4 shot advantage, with a 7-1 edge in shots on frame.
The 'Dogs maintained a near 20 percent advantage in possession (59-41).
Jordan Brown's 34^th-minute game winner was her first of the season and fourth goal of her career.
Chais Wright earned her first point as a Bulldog with an assist on Brown's goal.
In her second consecutive start, Ella Wilson earned her first career shutout.

Scoring Summary
33:12 - FS - Jordan Brown (Sam Tristan, Chais Wright)

Up Next
Fresno State will head up the 99 next week to face Pacific on Friday night at 7 p.m. PT. Two days later, the Bulldogs return to Fresno for their home opener against Saint Mary's on Sept. 5.

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