'Dogs return home to host San Diego State and New Mexico

FRESNO, Calif. - With conference play in full swing, Fresno State returns home this week for two matches against San Diego State and New Mexico. The Bulldogs will face San Diego State on Thursday Oct. 2 at Bulldog Soccer Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.

Fresno State will wrap up their quick two-game homestand on Sunday with an afternoon contest vs. New Mexico with kickoff set for 12 p.m. PT.

San Diego State (5-2-3, 1-0-1 MW) at Fresno State (4-3-3, 1-1-0 MW)
Oct. 2,2025 • 7 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif (Bulldog Soccer Stadium)
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New Mexico (5-2-2, 1-0-0 MW) at Fresno State (4-3-3, 1-1-0 MW)
Oct. 5 ,2025 • 12 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif (Bulldog Soccer Stadium)
Coverage
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THE BONES

Fresno State sits at 4-3-3 on the season, 1-1-0 in conference play
Fresno State started 1-1-0 in conference play for the first time since 2019
Fresno State dropped to 4-2-1 on the road following their loss to UNLV
The Bulldogs hold a 0-1-2 record at Bulldog Soccer Stadium this season
Fresno State sits seventh in the MW after the first week of conference play
Fresno State ranks first in the MW in shots while ranking second in points (56), goals (19), and assists (18)
Shivani Battaglia recorded her second shutout of the season against Nevada
Alexis Campbell is tied for second in the MW with three points in conference games
Fresno State dropped their first one score game of the season against UNLV

SHUTTING DOWN THE WOLF PACK
Fresno State opened conference play last Thursday with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Wolf Pack in Nevada. The Bulldogs scored three goals in a span of 22 minutes while on their way to their fifth shutout win of the season

Fresno State won their conference opener for the first time since 2020
The Bulldog's fourth win on the road is most Fresno State has had in a season since 2021
Fresno State's five shutouts is the most the team has had in their first nine games since 2011

HOLDING IT DOWN IN GOAL
Shivani Battaglia set the tone to begin conference play by recording her second shutout of the season against Nevada. The junior from Perth, Australia stopped all seven shots while helping the Bulldogs start 1-0-0 in conference play for the first time since 2020.

Battaglia moved into a tie for 8th all-time in program history with 5 career shutouts
Battaglia has held opponents to a goal or less in seven of nine games this season
The junior goalkeeper ranks second in the MW in save percentage in conference games

BACK AT HOME FOR CONFERENCE PLAY
Fresno State is looking to secure their first win of the season at Bulldog Soccer Stadium. The Bulldogs hold a record of 0-1-2 at home as they head into their first conference matchups at home this week.

The Bulldogs finished 1-2-2 against conference opponents at home last season
Fresno State has won 3 or more home conference games in seven of the last ten seasons
Fresno State has been held to two goals in three games at home this season

CAMPBELL LEADING THE WAY
Senior Alexis Campbell entered conference play as the Bulldog's leader in almost every offensive category. Campbell kicked off conference play by recording a goal and an assist in the Bulldog's 3-0 win over Nevada.

Campbell leads Fresno State in points (13), goals (5), shots (20), shots on goal (14), and sits tied for first in assists (3) and game-winning goals (1).
In the MW, Campbell ranks third in points and is tied for second in goals.

SERIES HISTORY-SAN DIEGO STATE

Fresno State and San Diego State will meet for the 17th time in program history
Fresno State is 3-11-2 all-time against San Diego State
Fresno State holds a 3-3-1 record at home vs. San Diego State
The Bulldogs last win at home against the Aztecs came in 2021 (Oct. 14, 1-0)
Fresno State is 3-1-0 in its last four home games vs. San Diego State

SERIES HISTORY- NEW MEXICO

Fresno State and New Mexico will meet for the 15th time in program history
Fresno State is 2-8-4 all-time against New Mexico
Fresno State holds a 1-3-2 record at home vs. New Mexico
The Bulldogs are looking to defeat the Lobos for the first time since 2016
The Bulldogs last home win against the Lobos came in 2016 (Oct. 2, 3-0).

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Players Mentioned

Shivani Battaglia

Alexis Campbell