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Bulldogs conclude Fresno State Kickoff Classic
2/7/2026 8:25:00 PM | Softball
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State softball team wrapped up the Fresno State Kickoff Classic on Saturday with afternoon contests against Idaho State and SIUE.
The Bulldogs started Saturday by collecting their third straight win to open the season, defeating Idaho State behind another dominant pitching performance by ace Lauryn Carranco. Fresno State dropped their first game of the year would come at the hands of SUIE, whose seventh inning rally proved toÂ
HOW IT HAPPENED
Game 1: Fresno State 2, Idaho State 0
Fresno State struck first in the bottom of the first inning. With runners on second and third, Jerzie Liana reached safely on a fielder's choice to bring across the first run of the game. Alyssa Ramirez doubled the Bulldog's lead quickly, reaching safely to first on a fielder's choice that plated Emma Martinez from third to extend the lead to 2-0
Lauryn Carranco picked up right where she left off on the mound after tossing a complete game shutout in her first game in a Bulldog uniform. The senior kept the Bengal's bats quiet, only allowing two hits in seven innings while allowing zero runs and racking up five strikeouts in the process. Fresno State's two runs in the first proved to be enough as the Bulldogs extended their winning streak to start the season, 3-0.Â
HOW IT HAPPENED
Game 2: SIUE 5, Fresno State 4
After a scoreless three innings to open the game, Emma Martinez slapped a double to right center to give the Bulldogs their first runner in scoring position. Tiara Westbrook jumped on the very next pitch and sent another double to right center, scoring Emma Martinez from second to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead.
 The Bulldogs added three more in the bottom of the sixth. A sac fly by Jerzie Liana scored Alyssa Rebolledo before Alyssa Ramirez plated another pair of runs for the Bulldogs with a base hit up the middle.Â
Down 4-0 in the top of the seventh, SUIE found their rhythm offensively. With the bases loaded following a pair of walks and a hit batsman, the Cougars utilized three straight singles to help push across five runs to take the lead. Fresno State went down in order in the bottom half of the inning, as SIUE handed Fresno State their first loss of the season.Â
NOTES
- Fresno State starts 3-1 at home to open up the season
- Lauryn Carranco pitched her second complete game shutout of the seasonÂ
- Carranco has totaled 11 strikeouts in her two appearances on the mound
- Junior transfer Jerzie Liana finished the tournament going 7 for 12 with five RBI's
- Alyssa Loza pitched 11 innings in the tournament, allowing only one run while tallying three strikeouts
- Emma Martinez leads the Bulldogs with four runs scored
UP NEXT
Fresno State will return to Margie Wright Diamond next week as they host the visiting Washington Huskies for a three game set starting Friday with a doubleheader. The first game is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT.Â