Fresno State Athletics
Friday, April 8
Fresno, CA
6 PM PT
Fresno State
vs
Utah State
Bulldogs host Aggies [April 8-10]
4/7/2022 1:19:00 PM | Softball
Week 11: Fresno State (9-27, 2-7Â MW)Â vs. Utah State (20-15, 6-0 MW)
April 8-10 • Fresno, Calif.  •  Margie Wright Diamond
Series History: Fresno State leads 48-15 | Streak: USU W1 | Last: USU 6-5 (2021)
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Weekend Schedule:
Friday, April 8 | 6 p.m. PT
Saturday, April 9 | 3 p.m. PT
Sunday, April 10 | 11 a.m. PT
Tickets:Â Link
Live Stats:Â BulldogsLive.com
Live Stream:Â MW Network
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THE BONES:
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
Utah State is 20-15 (6-0 MW) this season, and 7-6 on the road. The Aggies have won eight straight games, and are coming off a season sweep of Colorado State. Utah State currently sits in second place in the conference standings.
The Aggies are led by Lexi Orozco at the plate. She's batting .417 this season. In the circle, Kapri Toone owns a 2.98 ERA.
LAST TIME OUT
Fresno State split the midweek doubleheader with Saint Mary's on Tuesday at Margie Wright Diamond. The Bulldogs defeated the Gaels 2-0 in the first game before falling 6-0 in the second game.
In game one, Bailey Williams led the Bulldogs at the plate going 1-for-2 with two RBIs. In the circle, Casey Dixon and Cassidy West split time. West picked up her third straight win after pitching 4.2 innings and dishing three strikeouts.
In game two, Saint Mary's out-hit Fresno State 8-4 in the second game of the doubleheader.
Emery Nielson had a team-high two hits. Left-handed pitcher Marley Hanlon chalked the start and West entered in relief. The duo posted a combined three strikeouts.
MOUNTAIN WEST PLAY
Fresno State has three players batting above .300 in conference play in Avery Lawley (.417) and Keahilele Mattson (.333).
Right-handed pitcher Cassidy West leads the 'Dogs in the circle with a 2.56 ERA. She owns a 2-1 record and has held opposing batters to .210 batting average.
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
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April 8-10 • Fresno, Calif.  •  Margie Wright Diamond
Series History: Fresno State leads 48-15 | Streak: USU W1 | Last: USU 6-5 (2021)
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Weekend Schedule:
Friday, April 8 | 6 p.m. PT
Saturday, April 9 | 3 p.m. PT
Sunday, April 10 | 11 a.m. PT
Tickets:Â Link
Live Stats:Â BulldogsLive.com
Live Stream:Â MW Network
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THE BONES:
- Fresno State is 9-27 (2-7 MW)Â this season, and 3-8 at home.
- Fresno State has won three out of its last four games.
- Fresno State split its doubleheader against Saint Mary's on Tuesday night.
- Fresno State sits in seventh place in the MW standings.
- Right-handed pitcher Casey Dixon leads the Bulldogs in the circle with a 4.93 ERA.
- Utah State is 20-15 (6-0 MW) this season, and 7-6 on the road.
- The Aggies have won eight straight games.
- 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.
SCOUTING THE AGGIES
Utah State is 20-15 (6-0 MW) this season, and 7-6 on the road. The Aggies have won eight straight games, and are coming off a season sweep of Colorado State. Utah State currently sits in second place in the conference standings.
The Aggies are led by Lexi Orozco at the plate. She's batting .417 this season. In the circle, Kapri Toone owns a 2.98 ERA.
LAST TIME OUT
Fresno State split the midweek doubleheader with Saint Mary's on Tuesday at Margie Wright Diamond. The Bulldogs defeated the Gaels 2-0 in the first game before falling 6-0 in the second game.
In game one, Bailey Williams led the Bulldogs at the plate going 1-for-2 with two RBIs. In the circle, Casey Dixon and Cassidy West split time. West picked up her third straight win after pitching 4.2 innings and dishing three strikeouts.
In game two, Saint Mary's out-hit Fresno State 8-4 in the second game of the doubleheader.
Emery Nielson had a team-high two hits. Left-handed pitcher Marley Hanlon chalked the start and West entered in relief. The duo posted a combined three strikeouts.
MOUNTAIN WEST PLAY
Fresno State has three players batting above .300 in conference play in Avery Lawley (.417) and Keahilele Mattson (.333).
Right-handed pitcher Cassidy West leads the 'Dogs in the circle with a 2.56 ERA. She owns a 2-1 record and has held opposing batters to .210 batting average.
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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