Fresno State Athletics
Friday, February 25
Stanford, CA
3:30 PM PT
Fresno State
vs
Cal
Photo by: Samuel Marshall
'Dogs travel to Demarini Invite
2/24/2022 3:11:00 PM | Softball
Week 4: Fresno State (1-8, 0-0 MW) at Demarini Invitational
Feb. 25-27 | Stanford, Calif. | Boyd & Jim Smith Family Stadium
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Friday:
vs. Cal at 3:30 p.m.
Series History: FS leads 66-50 | Streak: Cal W1 | Last: Cal, 7-5 (2021)
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Saturday:
vs. Cal at 3:30 p.m.
Series History: FS leads 66-50 | Streak: Cal W1 | Last: Cal, 7-5 (2021)
vs. Stanford at 10 a.m.
Series History: FS leads 19-15 | Streak: SU W1 | Last: Stanford, 7-3 (2020)
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Sunday:
vs. Stanford at 12:30 p.m.
Series History: FS leads 19-15 | Streak: SU W1 | Last: Stanford, 7-3 (2020)
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Live Stats
Live Stream (games vs. Stanford)
Live Updates on Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
THE BONES:
NEWBIES STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE
Newcomers Alyssa Orr and Kacey Hvitved have made big contributions for the Bulldogs at the plate.
Orr has logged a .457 batting average, 10 hits, five RBIs and a .607 slugging percentage.
Hvitved has recorded .304 batting average, seven hits, three RBIs and a .435 on-base percentage. The senior has also started eight games at third base.
BIG BATS BACK
Fresno State brings back nine players including its big bats in Keahilele Mattson, Adrianna Noriega and Vanessa M. Hernandez.
Mattson was named the MW Player of the Year, MW Co-Freshman of the Year, an All-MW First Team selection and a NFCA All-Region honoree during her first season with the Bulldogs in 2021. She became the first player in MW history to be named both the MW Player of the Year and Co-Freshman of the Year.
The Alta Loma, Native became the backbone of the Bulldogs' offense leading the team in batting average (.358), hits (49), doubles (10), home runs (12), slugging percentage (.737) and RBIs (41). Mattson's 2021 slugging percentage ranks No. 6 in the program's record book.
Noriega, an All-MW selection, and Hernandez, a NFCA All-Region selection, also bring back depth to the Bulldogs' lineup.
NEW FACESÂ
Fresno State revamps its roster with 11 newcomers.
May-Johnson added eight Division I transfers in Alana Cobb-Adams (Southern Illinois), Emery Nielson (Utah Valley), Casey Dixon (Louisiana), Abby Doughty (Utah Valley), Alyssa Orr (Iowa State), Bailey Williams (Texas), Marley Hanlon (UIC) and Kacey Hvitved (Ole Miss).
The 'Dogs also add three freshmen in Alex Wright, Taryn Irigoyen and Haley Painter.
'DOGS PICKED TO FINISH THIRD
The Fresno State softball team was selected to finish third in the 2022 Mountain West Preseason Poll, voted on by the league's nine head coaches, announced Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs received 43 points and one first place vote in the poll.
The 'Dogs will open MW play March 18-20 at Boise State. Fresno State will host San Diego State (March 25-27), Utah State (April 8-10), Colorado State (April 22-24) and UNLV (May 12-14) at Margie Wright Diamond.
"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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Feb. 25-27 | Stanford, Calif. | Boyd & Jim Smith Family Stadium
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Friday:
vs. Cal at 3:30 p.m.
Series History: FS leads 66-50 | Streak: Cal W1 | Last: Cal, 7-5 (2021)
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Saturday:
vs. Cal at 3:30 p.m.
Series History: FS leads 66-50 | Streak: Cal W1 | Last: Cal, 7-5 (2021)
vs. Stanford at 10 a.m.
Series History: FS leads 19-15 | Streak: SU W1 | Last: Stanford, 7-3 (2020)
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Sunday:
vs. Stanford at 12:30 p.m.
Series History: FS leads 19-15 | Streak: SU W1 | Last: Stanford, 7-3 (2020)
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Live Stats
Live Stream (games vs. Stanford)
Live Updates on Twitter:Â @FresnoStateSB
THE BONES:
- Fresno State is 1-8 this season.
- Fresno State has five players batting above .300.
- Sophomore Keahilele Mattson leads the Bulldogs at the plate with a .379 batting average, .724 slugging percentage, 11 hits, six multi-base hits and three RBIs.
- Fresno State Athletics is celebrating its centennial year.
- Â Fresno State brings back nine players and adds 11 newcomers.
- The Bulldogs add nine Division I transfers.
- 15 Bulldogs on the 2022 roster were experienced postseason play in 2022.
- May-Johnson enters her first season at the helm of the program after being named the head coach on July 6, 2021.
- Fresno State is the reigning MW Champions, after finishing the 2021 season with a 20-4 MW record to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
- The Bulldogs look to make their 35th postseason appearance in program history.
NEWBIES STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE
Newcomers Alyssa Orr and Kacey Hvitved have made big contributions for the Bulldogs at the plate.
Orr has logged a .457 batting average, 10 hits, five RBIs and a .607 slugging percentage.
Hvitved has recorded .304 batting average, seven hits, three RBIs and a .435 on-base percentage. The senior has also started eight games at third base.
BIG BATS BACK
Fresno State brings back nine players including its big bats in Keahilele Mattson, Adrianna Noriega and Vanessa M. Hernandez.
Mattson was named the MW Player of the Year, MW Co-Freshman of the Year, an All-MW First Team selection and a NFCA All-Region honoree during her first season with the Bulldogs in 2021. She became the first player in MW history to be named both the MW Player of the Year and Co-Freshman of the Year.
The Alta Loma, Native became the backbone of the Bulldogs' offense leading the team in batting average (.358), hits (49), doubles (10), home runs (12), slugging percentage (.737) and RBIs (41). Mattson's 2021 slugging percentage ranks No. 6 in the program's record book.
Noriega, an All-MW selection, and Hernandez, a NFCA All-Region selection, also bring back depth to the Bulldogs' lineup.
NEW FACESÂ
Fresno State revamps its roster with 11 newcomers.
May-Johnson added eight Division I transfers in Alana Cobb-Adams (Southern Illinois), Emery Nielson (Utah Valley), Casey Dixon (Louisiana), Abby Doughty (Utah Valley), Alyssa Orr (Iowa State), Bailey Williams (Texas), Marley Hanlon (UIC) and Kacey Hvitved (Ole Miss).
The 'Dogs also add three freshmen in Alex Wright, Taryn Irigoyen and Haley Painter.
'DOGS PICKED TO FINISH THIRD
The Fresno State softball team was selected to finish third in the 2022 Mountain West Preseason Poll, voted on by the league's nine head coaches, announced Thursday afternoon. The Bulldogs received 43 points and one first place vote in the poll.
The 'Dogs will open MW play March 18-20 at Boise State. Fresno State will host San Diego State (March 25-27), Utah State (April 8-10), Colorado State (April 22-24) and UNLV (May 12-14) at Margie Wright Diamond.
"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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