Fresno State Athletics
'Dogs tabbed fourth in MW preseason poll
8/10/2022 12:07:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Fresno State finished second in 2021 and return 10 of 11 starters.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fresno State's women's soccer was picked to finish fourth in the Mountain West this fall according to the conference's Preseason Coaches' Poll which was released Wednesday afternoon. The Bulldogs were picked in the same spot a season ago but finished the year in second, tying for its most points in a season (22) since joining the MW.
Back-to-back conference champions New Mexico (121) was picked to win the league. San Diego State (100), Boise State (99) and Fresno State (96) were separated by four points. Utah State (82) was 14 points back of the 'Dogs in fifth. UNLV rounded out the top half of the league with 63 points.
Fresno State finished the 2021 season with a 9-6-4 overall record, 7-3-1 in conference play. The Bulldogs returned 10 of 11 starters from a season ago and 93.2 percent of its scoring (82 of 88 points). 28 of Fresno State's 29 goals last season are from 'Dogs currently on the roster.
2022 MW PRESEASON WOMEN'S SOCCER COACHES' POLL
Pl. Team (1st place votes) Points
1. New Mexico (11) 121
2. San Diego State 100
3. Boise State (1) 99
4. Fresno State 96
5. Utah State 82
6. UNLV 63
7. Colorado State 57
8. San José State 48
9. Nevada 34
9. Wyoming 34
11. Colorado College 32
12. Air Force 26
EXHIBITION IN WESTWOOD
Fresno State will play its lone exhibition on Saturday, traveling down to UCLA for a 5 p.m. kickoff. The Bruins are ranked No. 13 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.
SEASON ON THE HORIZON
The Bulldogs open the season in Seattle, Wash. facing Washington on Aug. 18 and Seattle on Aug. 20. Fresno State will host Oregon State on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in its home opener.
"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.
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Back-to-back conference champions New Mexico (121) was picked to win the league. San Diego State (100), Boise State (99) and Fresno State (96) were separated by four points. Utah State (82) was 14 points back of the 'Dogs in fifth. UNLV rounded out the top half of the league with 63 points.
Fresno State finished the 2021 season with a 9-6-4 overall record, 7-3-1 in conference play. The Bulldogs returned 10 of 11 starters from a season ago and 93.2 percent of its scoring (82 of 88 points). 28 of Fresno State's 29 goals last season are from 'Dogs currently on the roster.
2022 MW PRESEASON WOMEN'S SOCCER COACHES' POLL
Pl. Team (1st place votes) Points
1. New Mexico (11) 121
2. San Diego State 100
3. Boise State (1) 99
4. Fresno State 96
5. Utah State 82
6. UNLV 63
7. Colorado State 57
8. San José State 48
9. Nevada 34
9. Wyoming 34
11. Colorado College 32
12. Air Force 26
EXHIBITION IN WESTWOOD
Fresno State will play its lone exhibition on Saturday, traveling down to UCLA for a 5 p.m. kickoff. The Bruins are ranked No. 13 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.
SEASON ON THE HORIZON
The Bulldogs open the season in Seattle, Wash. facing Washington on Aug. 18 and Seattle on Aug. 20. Fresno State will host Oregon State on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in its home opener.
"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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