Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, March 18
Fresno, CA
1 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
Azusa Pacific
Photo by: Dennis Silvas
‘Dogs host Azusa Pacific in GCC matchup
3/17/2023 12:30:00 PM | Water Polo
Written By: Mariela Rubio, Fresno State Strategic Communications Intern
Match 18: No. 8 Fresno State (10-7, 3-0 GCC) vs. Azusa Pacific (12-8, 1-2 GCC)
March 18, 2023 - 1 P.M. PT - Fresno, Calif. - Fresno State Aquatics Center
Live Stats: TheFosh
TV: CW 59/ Mountain West Network
Twitter: @FresnoStateWP
Series History: Fresno State leads 5-2
Last Meeting: Fresno State def. Azusa Pacific 19-7 on April 8, 2022, on the road.
BULLDOG BONES
'DOGS RANK NO.8 IN CWPA POLL
The Bulldogs sit at No.8 in the latest CWPA rankings released on Wednesday, remaining in the same position as last week.
SCOUTING AZUSA PACIFIC
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Match 18: No. 8 Fresno State (10-7, 3-0 GCC) vs. Azusa Pacific (12-8, 1-2 GCC)
March 18, 2023 - 1 P.M. PT - Fresno, Calif. - Fresno State Aquatics Center
Live Stats: TheFosh
TV: CW 59/ Mountain West Network
Twitter: @FresnoStateWP
Series History: Fresno State leads 5-2
Last Meeting: Fresno State def. Azusa Pacific 19-7 on April 8, 2022, on the road.
BULLDOG BONES
- Fresno State is coming off a six-game win streak.
- The Bulldogs rank No. 8 in this week's CWPA rankings.
- The 'Dogs are riding a three-game win streak in Golden Coast Conference play, dating back to Mar. 3.
- Bulldogs are 4-4 at home and will host Loyola Marymount for Senior Day on April 1st to close out their home slate.
- Fresno State has won 18 straight GCC games dating back to March 27, 2021.
- Brooke Ochoa is tied for fifth place in the GCC with 43 goals and fourth with 57 points.
- Cynthia Rosa leads sprint wins with 33 and has a .917% (sprint win percentage).
- Goalkeeper Paula Nieto Jasny has made 101 saves and has a ,476 save percentage.
'DOGS RANK NO.8 IN CWPA POLL
The Bulldogs sit at No.8 in the latest CWPA rankings released on Wednesday, remaining in the same position as last week.
- Preseason: No. 8
- Jan. 18: No. 8
- Jan. 25: No. 9
- Feb. 1: No. 8
- Feb. 8: No. 10
- Feb. 15: No. 10
- Feb. 22: No. 10
- March 1: No. 8
- March 8: No. 8
- March 15: No.8
- Azusa Pacific enters Saturday's contest with a 12-8 overall record. APU is 1-2 in GCC play.
- The Cougars opened up GCC play at home on March 11 against Santa Clara. They defeated the Broncos, 13-8.
- Azusa Pacific is 3-1 on the road this season.
- The Aztecs lost their last match against Concordia in overtime (14-12)
- Azusa Pacific's Hila Futorian, GCC Player of the Week Feb. 16, led the Aztecs with seven goals against Concordia.
- Azusa Pacific's Madeline Schultz, is second in the GCC with 56 goals and second with 63 total points.
"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: @FresnoStateWP
Instagram: fresnostatewp
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