Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, March 30
FRESNO, CA
6 PM PT
Fresno State
vs
LMU
Photo by: Samuel Marshall
'Dogs host Lions on Wednesday
3/29/2022 7:38:00 PM | Softball
Week 9: Fresno State (6-24, 0-6 MW) vs. LMU (22-12, 0-0 WCC)
Wednesday, March 30 • 6 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif.  •  Margie Wright Diamond
Series History: FS leads 17-9 | Streak: FS W2 | Last: FS 6-1 (2021)
Tickets:Â Link
Live Stats:Â BulldogsLive.com
Live Stream:Â MW Network
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THE BONES:
LAST TIME OUT
The Bulldogs are coming off a 1-3 week, with a 5-2 win over Pacific. Fresno State suffered a series loss to SDSU as the Aztecs took all three games over the weekend.
Vanessa M. Hernandez led the Bulldogs at the plate last week with a .400 (4-for-10) average. The senior tallied four hits, two RBIs and five drawn walks.
MOUNTAIN WEST PLAY
Fresno State has three players batting above .300 in conference play in Bailey Williams (.389), Keahilele Mattson (.389) and Avery Lawley (.333). Right-handed pitcher Cassidy West leads the 'Dogs in the circle with a 3.24 ERA and nine strikeouts.
The Bulldogs will seek their first MW win against San Jose State this weekend.Â
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:
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Wednesday, March 30 • 6 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif.  •  Margie Wright Diamond
Series History: FS leads 17-9 | Streak: FS W2 | Last: FS 6-1 (2021)
Tickets:Â Link
Live Stats:Â BulldogsLive.com
Live Stream:Â MW Network
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THE BONES:
- Fresno State is 6-24Â this season, and 0-11 on the road.Â
- Fresno State is coming off a 1-3 week, with a 5-2 win over Pacific.
- LMU is 22-12 this season, coming off a 2-0 win over Cal Baptist.
- Fresno State defeated LMU 6-1 on March 5 at the 2022 Judi Garman Classic.Â
- Fresno State has two players batting over .300 in Keahilele Mattson (.328) and Alyssa Orr (.319).
- Right-handed pitcher Casey Dixon leads the Bulldogs in the circle with a 5.34 ERA.
- 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.
LAST TIME OUT
The Bulldogs are coming off a 1-3 week, with a 5-2 win over Pacific. Fresno State suffered a series loss to SDSU as the Aztecs took all three games over the weekend.
Vanessa M. Hernandez led the Bulldogs at the plate last week with a .400 (4-for-10) average. The senior tallied four hits, two RBIs and five drawn walks.
MOUNTAIN WEST PLAY
Fresno State has three players batting above .300 in conference play in Bailey Williams (.389), Keahilele Mattson (.389) and Avery Lawley (.333). Right-handed pitcher Cassidy West leads the 'Dogs in the circle with a 3.24 ERA and nine strikeouts.
The Bulldogs will seek their first MW win against San Jose State this weekend.Â
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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