Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, September 29
Fresno, CA
7 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
UNLV
Photo by: CARY EDMONDSON - FRESNO STATE
'Dogs return home to host UNLV and Nevada
9/28/2022 5:16:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State soccer team is back home at Bulldog Soccer Stadium for a second straight week. The four consecutive home matches in just over a week is twice as many as the Bulldogs had during the opening month of the season. Kickoff for Thursday night's match against UNLV is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
THE BREAKDOWN
Fresno State vs. UNLV
Date: Sept. 28, 2022
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Where: Bulldog Soccer Stadium (Fresno, Calif.)
Video: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
Fresno State vs. Nevada
Date: Oct. 2, 2022
Time: 12 p.m. PT
Where: Bulldog Soccer Stadium (Fresno, Calif.)
Video: KFRE 59/Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS... AND WHERE POINTS COME
To say Fresno State has been dominant at home against Mountain West opponents in recent seasons is an understatement. In their last 19 home conference matches, which dates back to a 2-1 win over San Diego State on Sept. 30, 2018, their first win over the Aztecs since 2000, the Bulldogs are 14-3-4.
SHADES OF 2018
With the Bulldogs at 0-7-3 overall and 0-1-1 in conference, Fresno State's season is reminiscent of the 2018 season. That year, the 'Dogs were 1-6-1 through nonconference play and then began Mountain West play against Air Force and Colorado College going 0-1-1.
SCORING FAST
When Fresno State scored in the second minute against Air Force, it was the Bulldogs' earliest goal of the season. The 'Dogs went into Sunday not having scored just one other time in the opening 20 minutes of a game. That came in the seventh minute versus Pacific.
SCOUTING UNLV
"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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THE BREAKDOWN
- Since the start of the 2019 season, the 'Dogs are 15-5-6 at home.
- After playing six games away from home during the first month of the season, Fresno State is in the midst of playing its first four matches of Mountain West play at Bulldog Soccer Stadium.
- Kassandra Ceja leads the team with five points (3G, 1A). She is one goal away from Fresno State's career Top 10.
- Head Coach Brian Zwaschka is seeking his 100th career victory as he currently sits on 99.
Fresno State vs. UNLV
Date: Sept. 28, 2022
Time: 7 p.m. PT
Where: Bulldog Soccer Stadium (Fresno, Calif.)
Video: Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
Fresno State vs. Nevada
Date: Oct. 2, 2022
Time: 12 p.m. PT
Where: Bulldog Soccer Stadium (Fresno, Calif.)
Video: KFRE 59/Mountain West Network
Live Stats: Bulldogslive.com
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS... AND WHERE POINTS COME
To say Fresno State has been dominant at home against Mountain West opponents in recent seasons is an understatement. In their last 19 home conference matches, which dates back to a 2-1 win over San Diego State on Sept. 30, 2018, their first win over the Aztecs since 2000, the Bulldogs are 14-3-4.
- The 'Dogs are 17-5-8 overall at home during that span.
SHADES OF 2018
With the Bulldogs at 0-7-3 overall and 0-1-1 in conference, Fresno State's season is reminiscent of the 2018 season. That year, the 'Dogs were 1-6-1 through nonconference play and then began Mountain West play against Air Force and Colorado College going 0-1-1.
- In 2018, Fresno State lost its third game of conference to New Mexico before finishing MW play 5-1-2 and earning a spot in the six-seed in the MW tournament, its second in a stretch of four straight berths.
- That season, the Bulldogs had also scored just six goals through its first 10 matches.
SCORING FAST
When Fresno State scored in the second minute against Air Force, it was the Bulldogs' earliest goal of the season. The 'Dogs went into Sunday not having scored just one other time in the opening 20 minutes of a game. That came in the seventh minute versus Pacific.
- The Bulldogs have allowed seven goals in five games in the opening 20 minutes.
SCOUTING UNLV
- UNLV heads into the week with a 2-7-1 overall record and are sitting on one point in the Mountain West standings (0-1-1).
- The Rebels will be facing their second straight week on the road after going to Boise State (T, 0-0) and Utah State (L, 2-1) last week. They are 0-3-1 outside of Las Vegas this year.
- Six Rebels have scored this season with Mimi Mendoza leading the team with two.
- Riley Liebsack has played all 900 minutes in goal, holding a 1.70 GAA with 48 saves.
- UNLV holds a 9-7-1 lead all-time against Fresno State.
- The 'Dogs are 5-2-0 in Fresno in the series.
- The Bulldogs have won the last three meetings at Bulldog Soccer Stadium (2017-2021), outscoring the Rebels 9-4 in those contests.
- Nevada sits at 1-5-3 going into Week 2 of Mountain West play, 0-1-1 in the league.
- Like their travel partner in Southern Nevada, the Wolf Pack are on the road for the second straight week after facing Utah State (L, 1-0) and Boise State (T, 0-0) last week. They are 0-3-3 away from home.
- Emily Rich and Luz Arreaga lead the team with two goals each while Rich paces the Pack in points with seven.
- Kendall Stovall owns a 1.33 GAA with 35 saves, playing all 810 minutes.
- Fresno State is 20-2-4 all-time against Nevada.
- The 'Dogs are 9-0-1 in the series in Fresno.
- The Bulldogs have outscored the Pack 12-3 in five Mountain West home matches.
"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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