Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, October 27
San Jose, CA
7 P.M. PT
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San Jose State
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Bulldogs conclude season at San Jose State
10/26/2022 2:50:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State will wrap up the regular season on the road Thursday at San Jose State. The Bulldogs will look to extend their win streak to four against their in-state rivals.
THE BREAKDOWN
Fresno State at San Jose State
Date: Oct. 27, 2022
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Where: Spartan Soccer Complex (San Jose, Calif.)
Video: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
PARKING THE BALL AT THE STICK
Fresno State has earned the second-most corner kicks in the conference with 87. Only three schools have at least 80 on the season.
THE TRAP
While running a high line to play for an offside trap can be a dangerous tactic if not executed to perfection, it can also be extremely useful in limiting an opponents' opportunities. Through 18 games, Fresno State has taken away 94 of its opponents' chances on offense by deploying its trap. Several of those chances have seen goals taken away due to an offside call.
No. 100
On Oct. 2, Head Coach Brian Zwaschka earned his 100th career win with a 1-0 result against Nevada at Bulldog Soccer Stadium. All 100 wins have come at Fresno State following appointment as head coach of the Bulldogs in 2009.
CEJA FINDING THE BACK OF THE NET
Fresno State's first goal of the 2022 season came none other than the team's active leader in career goals, Kassandra Ceja. With 12 goals in 31 games, entering the year, it took the junior 12 games to move into the program's Top 10 with her 16th.
PULLING THE STRINGS
In two-and-a-half seasons, running the show for the Bulldogs' offense has been Kassandra Ceja. With her assist on the game-winner versus Nevada, the junior recorded her 40th career point. It was also the eighth assist of her career.
HITTING THE NET AT THE RIGHT TIME
Looked to be one of Fresno State's primary scoring threats in 2022, Kaelyn Miller hadn't scored in the team's first 11 games. Miller broke her drought on Oct. 2 netting the game-winner in a 1-0 match versus Nevada.
SCOUTING SAN JOSE STATE
SERIES HISTORY
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THE BREAKDOWN
- Fresno State is on a three-match win streak against the Spartans, winning each of the last three with identical 3-1 score lines.
- The Bulldogs own an eight-match lead in the all-time series.
- Kassandra Ceja paces Fresno State's offense for the third straight season, leading the team in points (13), goals (5) and assists (3). The junior is 10th on the program's all-time goals list with 17 with 13 of those having come at Bulldog Soccer Stadium.
Fresno State at San Jose State
Date: Oct. 27, 2022
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Where: Spartan Soccer Complex (San Jose, Calif.)
Video: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
PARKING THE BALL AT THE STICK
Fresno State has earned the second-most corner kicks in the conference with 87. Only three schools have at least 80 on the season.
- The 'Dogs earned a season-high 14 corners at New Mexico on Oct. 6.
THE TRAP
While running a high line to play for an offside trap can be a dangerous tactic if not executed to perfection, it can also be extremely useful in limiting an opponents' opportunities. Through 18 games, Fresno State has taken away 94 of its opponents' chances on offense by deploying its trap. Several of those chances have seen goals taken away due to an offside call.
- Fresno State's opponents have averaged 5.2 offside calls per game compared to the Bulldogs' 1.6 per game.
- Until their most recent match at Colorado State, the Bulldogs had not been whistled for offside more than their opponent.
No. 100
On Oct. 2, Head Coach Brian Zwaschka earned his 100th career win with a 1-0 result against Nevada at Bulldog Soccer Stadium. All 100 wins have come at Fresno State following appointment as head coach of the Bulldogs in 2009.
- Zwaschka joined San Diego State's Mike Friesen and Boise State's Jim Thomas as the only active coaches in the Mountain West to have 100 career wins. Thomas earned his 100th win on the same day as Zwaschka.
CEJA FINDING THE BACK OF THE NET
Fresno State's first goal of the 2022 season came none other than the team's active leader in career goals, Kassandra Ceja. With 12 goals in 31 games, entering the year, it took the junior 12 games to move into the program's Top 10 with her 16th.
- At Colorado State, Ceja moved into sole possession of 10th with 17 goals, two shy of Myra Delgadillo (2014-17) for ninth.
- 13 of Ceja's 17 career goals have come at Bulldog Soccer Stadium.
PULLING THE STRINGS
In two-and-a-half seasons, running the show for the Bulldogs' offense has been Kassandra Ceja. With her assist on the game-winner versus Nevada, the junior recorded her 40th career point. It was also the eighth assist of her career.
- Ceja is creeping on the program's Top 10 in both points and assists. She sits six points back of 10th and one assist shy of a log-jam tie for eighth.
HITTING THE NET AT THE RIGHT TIME
Looked to be one of Fresno State's primary scoring threats in 2022, Kaelyn Miller hadn't scored in the team's first 11 games. Miller broke her drought on Oct. 2 netting the game-winner in a 1-0 match versus Nevada.
- It was the fourth game-winner of Miller's career, with all four coming in conference play.
- Miller has scored the deciding goal in each of Fresno State's last four conference wins.
- Miller is second on the team in goals (2) and points (7) and is tied for the team lead in assists (3).
SCOUTING SAN JOSE STATE
- San Jose State heads into the final match of the regular season already having clinched a spot in next week's Mountain West tournament.
- With a .500 record (6-6-5) on the year, five of the Spartans six wins have come in conference play.
- SJSU 3-1-1 in their last five matches and 3-1-1 in the last five in San Jose.
- Bella Flocchini, Cynthia Flores and Kiana Miyazato lead the Spartans with three goals each while Taylor Phillips leads the offense with five assists.
- Bente Pernot has started all 10 MW matches, allowing seven goals to 34 saves.
SERIES HISTORY
- Fresno State owns a 19-11-3 record in the all-time series.
- The two sides have split the 16 matches in San Jose in their history (8-8-0).
- The Bulldogs are 1-4 in their last five trips to San Jose, winning on March 6, 2021.
- The 'Dogs have outscored the Spartans 9-3 in the last three matches (3-0-0).
"Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWSOC
Instagram: FresnoStateWSOC
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