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Apr 22
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Fresno State Spring Ball: Offensive Outlook

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The 2026 Spring Football season is nearing its end at Fresno State and week one at USC (Sept. 4) is just a little over four months away. 

Head Coach Matt Entz and his staff are looking to improve upon a strong first season in which the Bulldogs went 9-4, including a bowl game victory over Miami (OH). 

Offensively, the Bulldogs averaged 25.8 points per game on 353.8 yards per game in 2025, led by a deep running back room that finished fifth in the Mountain West with 170.5 rushing YPG. Now the ‘Dogs move into a reshaped PAC-12 conference that includes 3 of the 4 teams Fresno State lost to in 2025. 

Improving on or even matching the success they had last season will require a much more balanced offense, one Offensive Coordinator Josh Davis expects to be much more “explosive.” That will require much more consistency from their signal callers. 

Fresh under center: Quarterbacks 

What the 2026 Fresno State QB room lacks in experience, it makes up for in excitement and potential, both for the upcoming season and the years to come. 

Maryland sophomore transfer Khristian Martin and junior Jayden Mandal lead a young group that should give the Bulldogs an opportunity to both stretch the field and get to the outside with ease. 

“If we don’t become more explosive, I’m not so sure how championship caliber we’re going to be,” Davis said.

Speaking to the media a few weeks ago, Entz says they plan on incorporating designed quarterback run plays 5-7 times a game this season, regardless if Martin or Mandal is under center, a decision for week one that will likely not be made until the middle of fall camp.

“Hopefully both of them give us that opportunity, or maybe the advantage, but at least they have the ability to force teams to have to prepare for it,” Entz said. 

Martin (Highland Springs, VA) spent his first two seasons at the University of Maryland where he redshirted for a year before serving as the backup in 2025, completing 11-of-17 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. 

The 6-foot-4 QB possesses “elite” arm strength and solid athleticism for his size, something the Bulldogs haven’t had at the position in recent years. 

“Athletically, the arm strength stands out. The physical size, 235-pound guy who can run a little bit. That’s exciting. To help us when we don’t have the right play call – improvise and make plays off schedule, is a huge part of how teams win championships. We’re excited about that,” Davis said. 

Martin’s transfer to Fresno State came in part because of Offensive Line coach Brian Ferentz, who was a Senior Offensive Analyst for the Terrapins in 2024, where he spent a great deal of time watching Martin on the scout field. His move to Fresno also reunites him with former Maryland teammate Ezekiel Avit. 

Despite his short time with the team, he’s made quite a first impression with his teammates, including defensive tackle Martin Owusu.

“He’s probably one of the greatest quarterback leaders I’ve ever had on a team,” Owusu said.

Martin hadn’t heard much of Fresno prior to his decision to transfer but knew the history and legacy of the program well and saw it as an opportunity to grow and achieve his dreams. 

“The amount of quarterbacks that come out of this school – your dreams are accomplishable from Fresno State,” Martin said. “Going across the country will help me learn about myself. I’m far away from home, so I’m able to focus on football.” 

Competing with him for the starting job is Mandal, who was injured (torn UCL) for all of last season but is back and 100% healthy and ready for the opportunity to prove why he can be the guy. 

“I think I bring just that level of leadership and the arm strength. I know I have the abilities to be a Division I Quarterback. I think the biggest separation from last year to this year is just my confidence,” Mandal said. 

Getting back on the field and playing football again was nerve wracking for the Buchanan alum.

“I didn’t know how it was going to go, so I was definitely scared,” said Mandal. “Am I going to be able to throw the ball the same way?… It was a down point in my life.”

The nerves have passed and Mandal says he feels better throwing now than even before his surgery. More than anything, getting on the field has breathed new life into him. 

“I’m thankful to play. I love that mindset. I just feel happy. I’m just coming here, playing the game that I love with my best friends,” Mandal said. “I’m very blessed.”

Beyond those two, the Bulldogs return Jonathan Craft who redshirted last season and two freshmen early-enrollees in Deagan Rose (Clovis, CA) and Jacob Chambers (Fontana, CA). 

One of the top recruits in the 2025 class, Rose is a local product from Clovis High School where he threw for 11,448 yards and 112 touchdowns en route to being named to All-TRAC all four years and Co-TRAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2025. 

Chambers threw for 5,480 yards and 58 touchdowns while at Rancho Cucamonga High School, including 2,400 yards passing in 2025. He also had 325 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground this past season.

Mandal mentioned that he and Martin have been intentional about taking Rose and Chambers under their wing to get them caught up, the same way Mikey Keene and Logan Fife had done for him in 2023. 

Mandal added that he loves the competition and the camaraderie of this group, something he believes will allow them to thrive. 

“A good day for the offense is when all the Quarterbacks are doing well. We root for each other,” Mandal said. 

Breakout player: Jayden Mandal

Martin should be considered the favorite for the position but it’s far from guaranteed. Should he get the job and struggle, the Bulldogs would have a capable backup in Mandal who was neck-and-neck for the starting position with E.J. Warner (graduated) and Carson Conklin last season before getting hurt. His experience and familiarity with his receiving corps is advantageous as well.

Regardless, the Bulldogs are in a much better spot than they were a year ago at the position from a talent stand point. 

Running it back: Running Backs

Probably the most talented and experienced position group at Fresno State, at least on the offensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs return junior starter Bryson Donelson as well as senior Rayshon “Speedy” Luke, junior Brandon Ramirez and redshirt freshman Julius Gillick. 

This group under coach Aaron Prier (on staff since 2023) played a big role in rushing for 2,216 yards this past fall, its most as a team since 2014. 

Donelson ran for 600 yards (4.3 YPC) and 5 touchdowns, in addition to 17 receptions for 107 yards through the air. Luke was arguably the team’s best offensive player in 2025, racking up 1,271 All-Purpose yards and 8 touchdowns. His speed makes him a multi-faceted weapon to play off of the other aspects of the offense. 

Ramirez came on as a surprise this last year, rushing for 271 yards and a trio of touchdowns on the ground. He could be in line for an even bigger role following the graduations of Elijah Gilliam and Jonathan Arceneaux. Gillick got into the bowl game late against Miami (OH), carrying the ball twice for 16 yards. 

They also brought in three transfers: juniors Tariq Thomas (Bucknell), Andrew Chavez (Fresno City) and redshirt freshman Jalen Ray Harris (Merrit College).

Thomas ran for 1,394 yards and 7 TD’s over the last two seasons with Bucknell, bringing some experience with him. Harris is the grandson of Bulldog great Carl Ray Harris Sr. (1969-70) and nephew of former Bulldog WR Lee Harris (1990-93). His uncle Carl Ray Harris Jr. played basketball at Fresno State.

The freshmen recruiting class included two tailbacks in Jhadis Luckey (Hayward, CA) and Maddox Merrill (Clovis, CA). Luckey had 5,823 All-Purpose yards and 71 total touchdowns over his final three years in High School. Merrill was teammates with fellow freshman Deagan Rose at Clovis High School. 

Breakout player: Bryson Donelson 

Maybe breakout is not the right word for a guy that started all of last season in a run-heavy offense but Donelson is much better than his 2025 numbers would indicate and going into the year healthy would do wonders for both him and the Fresno State offense as a whole. 

A healthy year for Donelson and Luke would give Fresno State the top 1-2 tandem of running backs in the conference.

Stretching the field: Wide Receivers

This group left a lot to be desired in 2025, totaling just over 110 receiving yards per game. A couple of explanations for that could be the heavy use of running backs in the passing game and inconsistent quarterback play. 

There’s reason for optimism in 2026 though. Besides the aforementioned change of guys throwing to them, this wideout group is all a year older and they didn’t lose much. Jordan Brown (graduated) is the only wide receiver that caught a pass last season that’s not back. 

Notably, Josiah Freeman received a medical exemption to return for a fifth year as a Bulldog. Freeman led the Bulldogs with 52 receptions, 642 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2025. It was a good enough season to garner the attention of several P4 programs, including Ole Miss, but Freeman felt right at home in Fresno, a place he feels his goals are still possible from.

“I’ve been here for a while and I’ve seen a lot of great receivers come through here make it to the next level,” Freeman said. 

Entz spoke in February to the rumors of Freeman being tampered with and his ultimate decision to stay.

“He found a place that works for him, people that care about him. Every player needs three things. They need to belong to a community. They need to know that people care and they need to know that there’s a process for them to get better, and that’s what we try to provide inside our kind of football environment here,” Entz said. 

Freeman has taken the opportunity for an additional season to grow as a leader, both on and off the field by mentoring some of the younger guys and making wings and Mac n’ cheese for his teammates. 

Returning with Freeman are senior Jayon Farrar (12 rec, 114 yds), juniors Ezekiel Avit (28 rec, 255 yds) and Jahlil McClain (13 rec, 169 yds, TD) and sophomores Jordan Malau’ulu (9 rec, 88 yds) and Harold Duvall (4 rec, 77 yds, TD).

Freshmen redshirts Kenyan Cotton and Isaiah Dillon and senior Jaylen Garrison are back with the Bulldogs as well. 

Fresno State brought in four new wide receivers, two via the portal: Tyler Becker (Southwestern JC) and Darrian Anderson (Oregon). They also brought in two early enrollees in Xavier Owens and Maxwell “Bunchie” Young. 

Owens had offers from several top schools including Georgia, Miami, Indiana, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Penn State; but Fresno State ultimately won out. At 6-foot-3, Owens has both the height and athleticism to be a future WR1 but will likely need to add some weight to get there. 

If Bunchie’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he was the Sport’s Illustrated Kid of the Year in 2017. He also appeared in a commercial that aired during Super Bowl 54, showing off his skills even at just 12 years old, darting through would-be tacklers. He also delivered the game ball for the game that year as the finale to the NFL’s “Next 100” commercial. Now he’s hoping to turn those childhood memories into big league dreams for the Bulldogs. 

Breakout player: Jordan Malau’ulu 

After seeing the field almost exclusively in special teams, Malau’ulu has been making strides to make an impact as a receiver as well. 

“He’s come a long way. He was always just more of a hair on fire. Guy was going to go out and play 1k miles an hour, kind of make some mistakes, but now he’s developing into a complete receiver. He is understanding how to create separation, how to use his hands and how to make plays,” Hardaway said. 

“Grown men football”: Tight Ends

The Bulldogs only lost one starter on either side of the ball in the transfer portal, tight end Richie Anderson (31 catches, 300 yards, 3 TD’s) to Texas A&M. The Bulldogs also graduated seniors Jake Tarwater and Kamron Beachem. That’s a lot of reps to replace for a team that runs a lot of two tight end sets. 

It’s a happy problem though for new tight ends coach Bijan Hosseini, who makes the move from working with the offensive line this last season. 

“Coach Entz is always talking about investing in people, and that’s what he did with me,” Hosseini said. “He told me ‘this is your opportunity. You’re a young coach. I trust everything that you’re going to do.’”

Hosseini said that Coach Entz talks a lot about playing ‘Grown men football.’

“He says, ‘big people beat up little people,’ so we have 12 personnel. We are an extension of the offensive line, so might as well have seven alignment out there. We have to be able to do those things. And so if anybody who is in the area or that we’re recruiting wants to be a tight end here, we make sure they know, you’re an extension of the o-line first, and then the other stuff comes,” Hosseini said. 

A big step forward in replacing all that lost talent was the acquisition of Northern Illinois transfer Jake Appleget (7 catches, 57 yards, TD), who graded out as one of the top run blockers in the country last season. 

Like the quarterback position, lots of potential but also plenty of inexperience. Brock Lium is back after suffering a season-ending PCL/MCL injury on the third play of the 2025 season at Kansas. 

He’s joined in the room by sophomores Gavin Correia and Jace Nixon, redshirt freshmen Sebastian Boydell and Ryan Lewis and freshmen Bryce McDaniel and Dallas Gaius-Anyaegbu. Three additional freshmen will be joining the team this fall: Sylas Austin, Brayden Ford and Zane Gerbo.

Breakout player: Brock Lium

Lium was expected to play a sizable role last season before getting hurt. At 6-foot-5 and 242-pounds, Lium has both the size and athleticism to make a difference both in the run and receiving game, expect a big year from the junior. 

Built on toughness: Offensive Line

Fresno State lost only one full-time coach over the offseason, offensive line coach Zach Crabtree to Purdue. With his exit, Brian Ferentz shifts over to line after working with tight ends last year. 

The line returns three of its five starters from a year ago, losing center and offensive captain Jacob Spomer as well as right guard Julian Polendo. The ‘Dogs were able to secure a sixth year of eligibility for graduate senior and right tackle Rolan Fullwood, who is taking the opportunity to grow as a leader this spring. 

“I’m making sure I’m holding guys accountable, while also making sure that I’m allowing guys to hold me accountable,” Fullwood said. “Every day I come in here, I make sure I know the standard, and I’m pushing the standard, applying the standard to myself and the ones around me.”

Senior guard Edward Fonua and sophomore left tackle Brayden Walton are back as well, providing the team some stability up front. 

Walton became the first-ever true freshman to start at left tackle for Fresno State. At 6-foot-8 and 325 pounds, he’s one of the biggest players on the west coast and serves as a nice blind side blocker for Martin, Mandal or whoever is under center. 

Who fills out the rest of the line remains to be seen. The Bulldogs brought in three transfers, including a pair of sophomores from San Diego in Bode Stoddard and Oscar Weigel. Patrick Barnett could be an option to replace Fonua. The UCF transfer played in 12 games last season at right guard. 

Graduate senior Gino Quinones missed all of last season with an injury after transferring from USC is an option in the interior as well. Seniors Kyson Van Vugt and Braylan Henderson and sophomores Marsel Akins and Ben Baker all saw playing time in limited capacity or on special teams in 2025. 

The Bulldogs added two linemen in their 2026 freshmen class: Alex Rivera (Lovington, NM) and Efren Siuloa (Laie, Hawaii). 

Breakout player: Gino Quinonenes 

What’s next

The Red Wave will have a chance to watch the Bulldogs in action this Saturday, April 25th for the Annual Spring Showcase as the team gets its first taste of game action with its new roster. 

The Bulldogs return to Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12th for a week two matchup against Sacramento State. 

Story written by Al Scott, photos courtesy of Ryan Sepulveda.

Apr 12
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Lions sink Waterdogs in GCC Championship

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The Fresno State water polo team (15-10, 5-2 in GCC) failed to bring home hardware, losing 8-6 Loyola Marymount University (23-4, 7-0 in GCC) in the Golden Coast Conference Championship on Sunday, April 12 at the Fresno State Aquatic Center.

The Water ‘Dogs were led by the trio of Hailey Andress, Marit van der Kolk, and Riaan Bryant—combining for five of the ‘Dogs’ six total goals. However, it wasn’t enough to keep the Water ‘Dogs afloat, as they faltered in the second half of the matchup despite the two-point cushion heading into halftime. 

The Lions’ resurgence was spearheaded by their suffocating defense and the duo of Emison Styris Anna Tarantino, who helped the Lions outscore the Water ‘Dogs 6-2 in the second half. 

As the Lions continued to pepper the Water ‘Dogs’ goal, goalkeeper Katelyn Mobley recorded a stout 12 total saves, but the Lions’ swarming offense proved to be too much en route to the 8-6 Lion victory. 

As a result of their performance, Andress and Mobley earned All-Tournament nods.

With the win, the Lions are crowned back-to-back GCC champions and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. 

Story written by Vincent Ordonio (FSM).

Apr 08
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Fresno Pro-Am launches show to spotlight culture, talent, and community

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In a region where sports thrive and athletes prosper, the Central Valley was missing one thing: an outlet for elite basketball competition in the summer, especially for athletes aspiring to play at the college or professional level or those who simply love the game. The Fresno Pro-Am changed that. 

Alton Williams, president and co-founder of the Fresno Pro-Am, launched the league along with co-founders Seth and Ryan Stanley in 2021, answering the call for high-level basketball the area and its local talent had long been eager for. 

As participants continued to showcase their talent each year and tailor their summers and offseason programs around the Fresno Pro-Am, it became clear to Williams that it was time to shift focus to getting eyes on the league, leading to the launch of the Fresno Pro-Am Show.

With the Fresno Pro-Am Show, Williams views the league’s extension as a storytelling avenue to elevate and share the culture of Central Valley basketball with a wider audience through full length episodes on YouTube and snippets shared across social media platforms.

“The mission of the show is to entertain, inform, and inspire people in communities through the power of engaging storytelling, that is the mission, so everything you see will be in alignment with that mission,” Williams said.

Often called show business, the sport of basketball has limitless story lines, from the overseas pro who can’t put the ball down to the first-year college player looking to make a name for himself. All of it will be front and center in the Fresno Pro-Am Show. 

And in the Central Valley, those kinds of stories aren’t rare, it’s all a part of the Valley’s identity. With homegrown talent like Jalen Green, Cedric Coward, Robin and Brook Lopez, along with diamonds in the rough from Fresno State like Derek Carr, Davante Adams, Aaron Judge, and Paul George, what’s stopping the Fresno Pro-Am from sharing the next big headline of the Central Valley?

“There’s so much people don’t know—especially those who don’t live in this region—and we want to reflect that. We want to deliver that to the world,” Williams said. “Basketball is a global sport, so we want to deliver this to the global community in a way that’s well received and in a way that’s digestible, relatable, and engaging.” 

Williams also emphasized the role of storytelling in driving fan engagement, noting that it remains a challenge across the broader basketball community. 

Williams localized the issue to Fresno State’s men’s basketball team and the school’s transition into the Pac-12.

With nuances like NIL (name, image, and likeness) and the transfer portal, it can be difficult for fans to connect with players as they explore new paths. And for a school with limited funds, like Fresno State, it can be challenging to attract high-level talent and compete with talented teams.

In order to sell tickets and get fans involved, Williams believes fans need personal ties with players.

“Fans have to understand who these young men are, and a lot of that revolves around storytelling and sharing their stories, their backgrounds, their interests, and showing how they’re relatable to fans,” Williams said.

Turning to the future, he extended these ideas to the Fresno Pro-Am, highlighting the league’s ongoing growth.

“There’s a big problem when it comes to telling stories in the basketball community that I’m interested in tackling,” Williams said. “I want to make sure for the next five years we build a much larger fanbase, and we build a large audience. I’m not even looking in our own backyard, when it comes to cultural storytelling, I want to share these stories with the world.”

The Fresno Pro-Am Show is set to launch this summer, with more details to come. 

Story and cover photo courtesy of Vincent Ordonio.

Mar 11
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2026 Pro Day: One final impression

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17 former Fresno State Football players returned to the field at Valley Children’s Stadium on Monday, March 9th for Fresno State’s annual Pro Day, participating in various drills in front of scouts with hopes of getting an opportunity at the next level. 

Almost half of the NFL had scouts in attendance on Monday, including the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers (2), Kansas City Chiefs, LA Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Commanders.

Participants 

E.J. Warner (QB)

Elijah Gilliam (RB)

Johnathan Arceneaux (RB)

Jordan Brown (WR)

Jake Tarwater (TE)

Kamron Beachem (TE)

Julian Polendo (OL)

Jacob Spomer (OL)

Finn Claypool (DL)

Korey Foreman (DL)

Michael Jordan Jr. (DL)

Jadon Pearson (LB)

Al’zillion Hamilton (DB)

Jakari Embry (DB)

Camryn Bracha (DB)

Dylan Lynch (K)

Wesley Brown (LS)

A Bulldog from A-to-Z

In this day and age of college football, it’s rare for someone to spend all four years at one school, but Al’Zillion Hamilton did and now his time as a Bulldog has come to a close. 

Hamilton posted the top scores of the day in several categories including the 40-yard dash (4.5) and shuttle (4.26). His 6.99 3-cone drill was faster than any of the defensive backs at the NFL combine. His vertical (33 inches) and broad jump (9’10) were also among the best results of the day.

“It felt good,” Hamilton said. “All this work I’ve put in, putting it all together, it felt good today … When I went to the American Bowl I had a couple of teams that seemed like they were interested in me. We’ll see.”

Hamilton had another standout season in 2025, including four interceptions, playing a massive part of a Bulldog defense that held opponents to 293.5 yards per game, the lowest in a season since at least 1992.

The Bulldogs are looking for its first draft since 2023 when the New Orleans Saints selected quarterback Jake Haener in the fourth round. Hamilton might be the one to continue the Fresno State to the NFL defensive back pipeline, with the likes of his former teammates and now NFL stars Evan Williams (Green Bay) and Daron Bland (Dallas).

“We a school that’s kind of on the lower side, but we got players that got great over here. Don’t sleep on Fresno State, that’s all I got to say,” Hamilton said. 

Williams was in attendance to support and also catch up with Hamilton before the event. He said he reminded him to “soak it in” and to enjoy the moment. 

“I remember during my pro day, it’s easy to kind of get caught up in the stress of things. You know, the biggest job interview of your life, you can definitely feel those pressures, like there’s something you’ve been waiting for for your whole life, right? Something that he’s been working for. Just let it loose, you don’t have to be anybody different than you are on any other day,” Williams said. 

Captain Cam

It was an emotional week for Camryn Bracha, in more ways than one. The former Bulldog safety lost his grandpa last week.

Bracha made sure to make one of his biggest inspirations proud on Monday during his final time competing at Valley Children’s Stadium. 

“He was really proud of everything I put into this. I know he’s watching over me and bargaining for me up in heaven, so he’s always rooting for me, one of my biggest fans, and so I’m just honored that I was able to do this,” Bracha said. 

The safety had a solid all-around performance, with a 7 second 3-cone drill, while excelling in the bench, vertical and broad jumps. His hands and footwork stood out during position drills as well. 

The Clovis native road to this point was never a straight shot. Bracha attended Fresno City College after graduating from Buchanan High School. He then transferred to Fresno State where battled injuries both in 2023 and 2024. 

Finally healthy, “Captain Cam,” as some of his teammates call him, was third on the Bulldogs on tackles with 55 stops in 2025. He added 2.5 TFL, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and five pass breakups. He had a season-high nine tackles at Oregon State (Sept. 6).

“I’ve got a lot of good people in my corner who have helped me get here, a lot of friends, family,” Bracha said. “It’s gonna be different with a lot of these guys moving on, even myself, you know, and coming back, there’ll be a lot of new faces, but I just hope we left this place better than we found it.” 

Mind over matter for JP

Monday was a pivotal day for Jadon Pearson’s football career but he didn’t treat it any differently. The now former Fresno State linebacker stood out at the Pro Day, particularly in the 40-yard dash where he ran a 4.55. 

Pearson transferred from Utah State only a couple days after Head Coach Matt Entz took the job at Fresno State and before there were any other coaches on staff, but Pearson had a feeling it was the right move.

“One of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my adult life,” Pearson said. “I put a lot of faith into coming here, and it was well worth it.”

This was Pearson’s second time spent playing football in the valley after playing for Reedley College in 2021. 

He added that he’s letting his agents handle all contact with teams and simply focusing on his training and continuing to be the best person he can be.

“All you need is really just one team to believe in you,” Pearson said. 

The linebacker (105 total tackles in 2025) played a pivotal role this past year leading a Fresno State defense that finished top 10 nationally in total defense, passing yards allowed, passes intercepted and turnovers gained. A big reason for that was Pearson’s leadership and football IQ, an area he’s very confident in.

“There’s a lot of dudes that run fast, that jump far and are super buff, but really the biggest thing that matters is what’s in between your ears. You have to want to process things really fast on the field and also communicate things. It’s pretty rare that you’re going to be able to have full conversations on the field and get lined up. And so that was one good thing I felt like I was able to do this year,” Pearson said. 

Other notable standouts

Both kicker Dylan Lynch and long snapper Wesley Brown had impressive showings and received interest from multiple teams. The former reportedly met with both the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. The lefty Lynch finished his time at Fresno State 4th in all-time points scored (319), including 64-of-84 field goal attempts (76.1%). 

Brown also spoke to the media Monday. While he didn’t reveal which teams he was talking to, he did confirm that there were at least two teams that were interested in him and were impressed with his performance, particularly his athleticism. It was fitting that Brown wore a “Sneaky Athletic” BTJ hat. 

“I thought if I wore something that was a little different and kind of caught people’s eye, I thought that’d be a good thing. I also wanted to represent the “Bring the Juice” podcast and another valley brand,” Brown said.

Brown said he was pleased with his performance and got a lot of positive feedback on the speed and accuracy of his snaps. He added that he was surprised with how well his vertical jump went. 

Defensive lineman Korey Foreman and Michael Jordan Jr. both completed 29 bench reps. Offensive lineman Jacob Spomer ran a 4.6 shuttle, and a 5.06 40-yard dash while completing 28 reps in the bench. Running backs Johnathan Arceneaux (4.51) and Elijah Gilliam (4.59), cornerback Jakari Embry (4.57), plus wide receiver Jordan Brown (4.58), all timed in the 4.5s in the 40-yard dash. Defensive end Finn Claypool was spry as well, running a 4.64, ahead of the NFL combine average for his position. 

Click here for complete results of the 2026 Fresno State Pro Day. 

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 23-25. 

Story written by Al Scott, photos courtesy of Nate Velasco.

Mar 05
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Nose to the grind: Faust, Diamond Dogs ready for matchup with Arizona

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Fresno State (7-4) is heading to Tucson for a three-game weekend set with Arizona. The previously ranked Wildcats opened the 2026 season with a 10-7 loss to Stanford back on February 13th. 

Arizona has had one of the tougher schedules in the country over the first few weeks of the year, including matchups against Oregon, Oregon State and Michigan. After beginning the season at 1-8, the Wildcats put together back-to-back impressive wins over Vanderbilt and UC Irvine over the weekend before falling 7-5 at home to Grand Canyon on Tuesday night. 

Despite their rough start, Fresno State Head Coach Ryan Overland knows Arizona is not a team to overlook. 

“Going to a big 12 team on the road that had guys that were a game away from Omaha last year, and they understand how to win and how to win at a high level,” Overland said. “And I promise you, whatever their record is today, their talent level is, they’re going to be the best, most talented team in the country at that level, I’m sure of that.”

Projected starters

Kramkowski opens for Arizona as its Friday night senior. The junior righty made 18 starts for the Wildcats in 2025, going 9-6 with a 5.48 ERA while striking out 90 over 92 IP. 

He will be followed by 2025 freshman All-American Smith Bailey who’s picked up right where he left off after pitching to the tune of a 3.94 ERA in 18 starts a year ago. Bailey is coming off back-to-back wins, including a one-run, three-hit performance over six innings against a vaunted Vanderbilt lineup. 

The biggest strength of this Wildcats team may just be the starting pitching. Fladda is a big reason why. The Tulane/Johnson County CC transfer is expected to make another Sunday start after twirling seven shutout frames in a win over UC Irvine (9 strikeouts). 

The Bulldogs are expected to run out the same rotation as it has the first three weekends of the season, beginning with Townson on Friday night. 

Nose to the grind

Owen Faust didn’t have the prettiest beginning to the season in the field. The day before their season opener against Utah last month, Faust took a “Pete Beiden hop” to the face, injuring his nose. The sophomore was required to wear a mask on defense to help ease the pain, something he won’t miss. 

“It wasn’t anything terrible, but the mask was definitely really annoying,” Faust said. 

Despite the injury, Faust hasn’t skipped a beat in the batters box, with not many players in the country hotter than him at the plate right now. Faust has already crossed home plate 16 times in 9 games thanks to a .489 on-base percentage. 

“I’m just seeing the ball really well, trying to get my best swing off and if it’s not there, it’s not there. But yeah, I’m just trying to do my job, get on base for those more powerful guys to drive me in,” Faust said. “Get them on, get them over, get them in.”

Overland has been in the fortunate position of having so many young infielders find success this season, like Mikey Boyd, Mikey Pickett and Brady Hewitt. Finding playing time for all of them has been tricky and forced him to get creative, including putting Faust in right field on Tuesday. The typical infielder is embracing the utility role. He said Wednesday that he’s ready for any opportunity that comes his way. 

Ready for the call 

Parker Heintz was named Mountain West Freshman of the Week after hurling a pair of scoreless outings, with three frames coming last Tuesday against Pepperdine and another four hitless innings to get the save against Stanford on Saturday. 

“He’s done a really good job at his first two outings,” Overland said. “If you can locate a fastball and throw an off speed for a strike, you’re going to be in a pretty good position.”

Overland added that fellow freshmen Brandon Thomas (7 IP, 3 ER, 8 K), Weston Thornbury (4.2 IP, 1 ER) and Jordan Haver (3.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 K) have also impressed and could continue to pitch important innings for the Bulldogs this season.

The Bulldog pitching staff has a 4.01 ERA as a team through 11 games, best in the conference. 

Wildcats to watch

Freshman second baseman Nate Novitske has been on a tear to begin the year, hitting .417 with a team-leading .947 OPS. He also has driven multiple runs in three straight games. Fellow freshman first baseman Tony Lira is hitting .320 with a home run and five runs driven in. 

Arizona’s offense has definitely fallen below expectations this season, hitting just .232 as a team and getting outscored by opponents 65-45. 

Injury report

3B/LF Cam Schneider – out for 1-2 more weeks 

RHP Jake Riding (arm) – no timetable 

1B Cayden Munster (hand) – no timetable

SS Lee Trevino (ACL) – out for season

How to watch 

All three games will be available to watch on ESPN+. Fans can also listen online.

What’s next 

Following the Wildcats series, Fresno State will play a mid-week game at Cal Poly on Tuesday, March 10th at 5:05 p.m. 

Fresno State will begin its quest of a Mountain West three-peat in its final season in the conference at home vs Nevada (3/13-15). 

The Wolf Pack returns seven starters including 2025 Mountain West Freshman of the Year Sean Yamaguchi and fellow 2025 All-Mountain West selections junior pitcher Alessandro Castro, senior infielder Jayce Dobie, senior catcher Jake Harvey and senior designated hitter Billy Ham from a squad that won the MW regular-season title and earned the No. 1 seed in the MW championship before falling in the conference tournament. 

The Wolfpack were picked first in the Mountain West preseason polls, just ahead of the Bulldogs who were picked second. 

Story written by Al Scott, cover photo courtesy of Ryan Sepulveda.

Mar 03
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Bulldogs shoot to victory over rival Spartans

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The Fresno State men’s basketball team (13-17, 7-12 in MW) prevailed on senior night and their final home game of the season in a 82-68 win over San Jose State University (8-22, 3-16 in MW) on March 3 at the Save Mart Center. 

The senior duo of guards Jake Heidbreder and Cameron Faas combined for 32 points and were hot from beyond-the-arch—combining for 6 of the Bulldogs’ 11 three-point makes. The three-point shooting from Heidbreder and Faas has been on display all season, averaging 31.8% and 36.2% respectively—a season Faas is thankful for. 

“I started at JUCO and it’s been really cool to see each level as I move up. I’m very grateful to be here and have coaches who are willing to literally give you everything,” Faas said. “You never have a time when you can’t workout, you never have someone who’s not available when you need something. The process of being here and working with everybody has been my favorite.”

Heidbreder added that this season was the most diligent team he has been a part of during his long college career.

“This is by far the most hard working team I’ve been on. They’re just in the gym, hours upon hours, every single day, before practice, after practice. That’s been the most fun for me being here,” Heidbreder said. 

Key players

Jake Heidbreder (FS): 20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Wilson Jacques (FS): 16 points (2-2 3fg), 19 rebounds, 3 blocks

Colby Garland (SJSU): 26 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Adrian Myers (SJSU): 17 points, 16 rebounds, 1 steal

What happened

Both teams started the game cold on offense, going a combined 3-13 from the field in the opening minutes, with the lone scorers for the Bulldogs being forward Deshawn Gory with a quick layup and center Wilson Jacques with the rare three-pointer to tie things up 5-5. 

Following the stall on offense, both teams found their footing, with guard Colby Garland leading the way for the Spartans and forward Deshawn Gory leading the Bulldogs to a 15-12 point lead midway through the first half.

To close out the first half, the Bulldogs kept things rolling with well balanced scoring—with seven of the eight players who received minutes contributing to the scoring column and Gory leading the way with 10 points. For the Spartans, Garland and forward Adrian Myers helped the team stay afloat, combining for 20 of the Spartans’ 34 first half points. 

However, the Bulldogs would pull away in the final minutes of the first half to enjoy a 45-34 lead heading into halftime. 

Garland and the Spartans opened the second half hot on offense, going 3-3 in the early minutes to kickstart a Spartan comeback and trim the lead within single digits. However, the steady play of Heidbreder helped extend the lead back to double digits halfway through the second half.

Following the hot start on offense, both teams ran cold as the ball failed to go through the net which resulted in a lengthy scoring drought. But, the play of Heidbreder once again helped put some points on the board and spur the Bulldog offense to close the game en route to the 82-68 victory.

What’s next

The Bulldogs wrap-up the season against Grand Canyon University (18-11, 11-7 in MW) on March 7 at 5 p.m—a series the Lopes lead 1-0—before heading to Las Vegas for the Mountain West basketball tournament. 

As it stands, the Bulldogs are in a battle with the University of Wyoming for the ninth or tenth seed. Depending on the outcome, the ninth seed will play the eight seed and the tenth seed will play the seventh seed. 

Regarding the sixth through eighth seeds, Colorado State University, Boise State University, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are all locked in with a record of 10-8—so the fight for tournament seeding is very fluid as teams close out the season this week.

Recap and cover photo courtesy by Vincent Ordonio.

Mar 03
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Ramirez, Westbrook power Bulldogs to 5th straight win

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It took some late game heroics and a brilliant performance out of the bullpen from Alyssa Ramirez, but the Fresno Softball team defeated Cal State Bakersfield 4-3 in 9 innings on the road Tuesday. 

With the win, the Bulldogs have now won five straight under Head Coach Charlotte Morgan, improving to 9-7 on the season. 

Key Players

Alyssa Ramirez: W, 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, K

Tiara Westbrook: 3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI

Olivia Hill: 1-for-1, 2 R, 3 BB

What happened

The Dogs fell behind early on Tuesday. Two singles and a throwing error in the first inning allowed Bakersfield to score first on Fresno State freshman Alyssa Loza. The Bulldogs got the run right back though. After a one out walk from Olivia Hill, Tiara Westbrook pulled a ball down the left field line for an RBI double to tie the game. 

Bakersfield loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the third for second baseman Jillian Sanchez, who singled to right, giving the Roadrunners a 3-1 lead. All three of Loza’s runs were unearned. She struck out four in three innings before Morgan turned it over to Alyssa Ramirez.

Like the second inning, Hill worked a one out walk in the fourth with Westbrook following it up with an RBI double, this time finding the right center gap. 

Bakersfield held a 3-2 lead going into the 7th inning, with starter Cedes Saldana looking to close the game out. Rylee Bocchini made that tough for her, pulling out an infield single to lead off the inning. Arianna Aguayo pinch ran for the Bulldog catcher and would score later in the inning on a game-tying triple from senior Natalie Elias. 

Like de ja vu, Bocchini led off the ninth with a single. She would advance to second on a sacrifice and to third on a passed ball. Emma Martinez would bring in the go-ahead run on another infield single. 

Ramirez was untouchable in relief, retiring 18 of the 20 batters she faced, allowing just one hit in six shutout innings to pick up the win. 

What’s next 

The Bulldogs road trip continues to Silicon Valley Classic this weekend with a doubleheader (3:00/5:30 p.m.) at St. Mary’s on Saturday, March 7. They will then play two at Santa Clara the next day, beginning at 10:00 a.m. 

Fresno State returns to Margie Wright Diamond on Friday, March 13th for a three game series as they welcome Utah State to town to begin Mountain West Conference play. 

Recap written by Al Scott, cover photo courtesy of Jazmin Alvarado (FSM). 

Mar 01
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Bulldogs living on cloud pine, take series over Stanford

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After being walked off on Friday afternoon in Palo Alto, the Diamond Dogs (6-4) rallied together a pair of wins Saturday and Sunday against Stanford to win its first series against the Cardinal in 27 years. 

Key players (stats for all 3 games) 

Parker Heintz: SV, 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K (44 P)

Sky Collins: 6-for-12, 4 R, 2 2B, 5 RBI, 4 BB/HBP, 2 SB

Owen Faust: 4-for-11, 8 R, 3 RBI, 4 BB/HBP, 2 SB

Mikey Boyd: 6-for-13, 4 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB/HBP

Game 1 (Friday, 2/27): Stanford 6, Fresno State 5

Fresno State led off the game with base hits courtesy of infielders Brady Hewitt and Jett Ruby. With one out, Griffen Sotomayor plated Hewitt across with a single to right field to get the scoring started. 

Stanford tied the game in the bottom of the inning, with a two-out RBI single from Jimmy Nati. The Cardinal second baseman extended his team’s lead in the bottom of the third with a two-run homer to left.

Fresno State loaded the bases to begin the fifth, setting up Sky Collins who singled through the right side, scoring Jett Ruby. Mikey Boyd followed with a two-run single to give the Bulldogs a 4-3 lead. Stanford tied the game in the bottom of the frame with a solo home run from JJ Moran. Drew Townson was pulled with two outs in the fifth, having allowed four runs (two earned) on 75 pitches. 

Both teams added a run before the ninth inning when Stanford outfielder Brock Sell tripled into the right center gap, scoring Teddy Tokheim to win the game 6-5.

Game 2 (Saturday, 2/28): Fresno State 15, Stanford 4

Trailing 1-0, Owen Faust worked a two-out walk in the third before scoring on a double to right from Griffen Sotomayor. Stanford retook a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a solo shot from Charlie Bates. 

The Bulldog offense erupted in the fourth for four runs, including a two-run double from catcher Austin Young. Zach Plasschaert added an RBI double in the fifth. Stanford punished a pair of mistake pitches from Tyler Patrick with solo shots from Rintaro Sasaki and Teddy Tokheim. Patrick limited the damage though, allowing just the four runs through five innings, striking out two. 

The Bulldogs added two runs in the sixth and another in the 8th off the Stanford bullpen. The Fresno State lead jumped to 15-4 with a six-run inning including a two-run single from Sky Collins and a three-run blast from Marcus Nolen. 

The Cardinal bats had no answer for freshman left-hander Parker Heintz who retired 12 of the 13 batters he faced, allowing just a walk. The 2025 TRAC Player of the Year is up to seven shutout frames in his college career. 

Game 3 (Sunday, 3/1): Fresno State 11, Stanford 8

The Bulldog bats were hot early on Sunday. Brady Hewitt led off the game with a double to right center. Two batters later, Owen Faust brought him in with a line drive single over the head of Stanford shortstop Charlie Bates. Griffen Sotomayor (HBP) and Sky Collins (walk) reached to load the bases for Mikey Boyd. The freshman lefty went the opposite way, finding shallow left field to score both Faust and Sotomayor. Fresno State went 1-9 in the order but left the bases loaded. 

With two on and one out in the bottom of the frame, Jimmy Nati singled in a run. A wild pitch from Victor Arreola allowed a second run to score. The Cardinal loaded the bases but Arreola got out of the jam, inducing a 4-6-3 double play. 

Hewitt led off the second the same way he led off the first, with an opposite field double. The freshman shortstop advanced to third and then scored on a pair of ground outs. Marcus Nolen singled in Collins in the third to extend the ‘Dogs lead to 5-2. 

Fresno State picked up where they left off in the fourth inning. Three straight singles from Faust, Sotomayor and Collins made it a 6-2 game. The ‘Dogs would score six runs on five hits and two walks in total in the inning, including a two-run triple from Hewitt. 

After throwing scoreless innings in the second and third, Arreola (3.2 IP, 5 R, 5 K) was hit for a three-run bomb from Cardinal catcher Luke Lavin, cutting the deficit to 11-5.

Teddy Tokheim hit a two-run homer in the seventh to make it 11-7. Stanford added another run in the 8th but it wasn’t enough to come back. With the win, Fresno State takes its first series against Stanford since 1999. 

Injury report

3B/LF Cam Schneider – day-to-day

RHP Jake Riding (arm) – no timetable 

1B Cayden Munster (hand) – no timetable

SS Lee Trevino (ACL) – out for season

What’s next 

Fresno State will host Sacramento State (3-8) on Tuesday night at Pete Beiden Field, with first pitch at 6:05 p.m. The two teams split a pair of matchups in 2025 with both games coming down to one run. 

Sacramento State righty Konnor Entz, son of Fresno State football’s Head Coach Matt Entz, struck out five of the seven batters he faced on Saturday. He should be available in relief for the Hornets on Tuesday. 

The Hornets offense has struggled this season. Excluding a 21-2 victory over St. Joseph, Sacramento State are hitting .182 while scoring just 3.2 runs per game this season. 

Fans can get into Tuesday’s game for free by donating a book, in collaboration with the Fresno State Athletics Book Drive. 

Recap written by Al Scott, cover photo courtesy of Ryan Sepulveda.

Feb 28
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Dogs fall flat in fourth on Senior Day

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The Fresno State women’s basketball team (14-16, 8-10 in MW) fell to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (19-10, 14-5 in MW) in a 68-54 loss on Feb. 28 at the Save Mart Center.

The Lady Rebels are one of the top defensive teams in the Mountain West—ranking highly in different defensive categories—and as a result, held the Bulldogs’ offense to 31.5% shooting on the night. But, with dwindling roster availability, Head Coach Ryan McCarthy also credited it to fatigue.

“Part of it too is fatigue on our part, UNLV is a great team. I don’t think it was what we didn’t do, that’s what a great team does to a team like us,” McCarthy said. 

To name a few statistics, the Lady Rebels rank fifth in opponent field-goal percentage (39%), third in blocks (3.38 bpg), and second in opponent turnovers (12.69 tpg).

Additionally, before tip-off, the Bulldogs honored six seniors: Morelia Chavez, Indiya Clark, Djessira Diawara, Jaisa Gamble, Hedda Köehne, and Emilia Long—players that McCarthy highly values when it comes to creating team culture. 

“In the days of transfers and those types of things, and to have six seniors say, ‘if I could do this again in the same place, I would’, that speaks volumes to the underclassmen and players becoming future Bulldogs,” McCarthy said.

Key players

Emilia Long (FS): 14 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Jaisa Gamble (FS): 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 5 turnovers

Aali Alexander (UNLV): 21 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals

Roland Meadow (UNLV): 17 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists

What happened

The Bulldogs opened the first quarter with a sloppy start, turning the ball over eight times, which the Lady Rebels converted into seven points. Additionally, the Lady Rebels made a living in the paint, scoring 12 points under the rim.

But, the steady play of the Bulldogs’ senior duo of  Emilia Long and Jiasa Gamble was enough to keep the ‘Dogs in the game—given the 18-10 Lady Rebel cushion to end the quarter. 

The Lady Rebels picked up where they left off, in the first quarter, pounding the paint to grow their lead. However, the Bulldogs answer with paint points of their own spearheaded by forward Djessira Diawara and her aggressiveness under the rim to ignite a 7-2 run to cut into the 26-19 LadyRebel lead. 

Despite that, the Lady Rebels responded with a run of their own—and combined with their stout defense—the Lady Rebels entered halftime 36-22.

The Bulldogs opened the third quarter with a 7-4 run, sparked by the freshman guard Ava Marr. Marr was responsible for four of the seven points to trim the Lady Rebel lead to 40-31—forcing the Lady Rebels to call a timeout midway through the quarter. 

Following the timeout, the Lady Rebels made adjustments to keep the Bulldogs’ hot shooting at bay to close the quarter up 48-36.

In the final quarter, the Lady Rebels were sharp on the defensive end, staying in a 2-3 zone defense for much of the quarter—giving the Bulldogs a fit. To add salt to the wound, the Lady Rebels were on a heater on offense, going 8-13 (61.5%) from the field and 4-8 (50%) from beyond-the-arc en route to the 68-54 Lady Rebel victory.

What’s next

The Bulldogs wrap up the season at The Pit to face New Mexico University (20-9, 12-6 in MW) on March 3 at 6 p.m. 

With the Mountain West Basketball Tournament on the horizon, the Bulldogs will most likely finish the season as the seventh seed and face Grand Canyon University (11-17, 10-8 in MW). This season, the Lopes swept the season series against the Bulldogs in double digit wins, going 2-0.

Recap written by Vincent Ordonio, cover photo courtesy of Evan Hernandez.

Feb 28
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Dogs sweep weekend, Carranco adds to the record books

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A statement weekend in Stockton for Fresno State softball (8-7) as the Bulldogs swept the Libby Matson tournament, taking two games apiece from Pacific College and UC San Diego. 

Lauryn Carranco made a pretty cool memory, throwing a no-hitter on Friday afternoon against the Tritons. The Bulldogs also had five different players homer for the first time in 2026 this weekend. 

Key Players

Lauryn Carranco: 2 W, 14 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 6 BB, 16 K

Alyssa Ramirez: 3-run HR / W, 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R (1 ER), 2 K

Emma Martinez: 6-for-15, 3 R, HR, 4 RBI, BB

What happened

Game 1: Fresno State 4, UC San Diego 0

Senior Lauryn Carranco was nearly untouchable Friday, retiring nine of the first 10 batters she faced, including five strikeouts. Her offense backed her up in the fourth inning. With two on and two out, Alyssa Ramirez belted one off the scoreboard over the left-center wall to give Fresno State a 3-0 lead. Jayda Crosby came off the bench to hit a solo shot over the right field wall to provide some insurance, her first career home run. 

Carranco continued her excellence into the later inning, without allowing a hit all game. The Clovis Cougar alum struck out 12, including the final three batters to secure the first no hitter of her collegiate career and the shutout for the Bulldogs. 

Game 2: Fresno State 5, Pacific 4 (10 innings)

Jamie Hicks homered to lead off the fourth inning on Friday, tying the game at one run apiece. Pacific retook the lead 2-1 in the bottom of the frame with a pair of singles with a sacrifice in between. Emma Martinez tied the game in the fifth with a single to center, scoring Arianna Aguayo. Pacific doubled twice in the fifth and once more in the sixth, scoring a run in each inning to take a 4-2 lead. 

With the game on the line in the seventh inning, Alyssa Rebolledo reached with one out on an infield single. Martinez followed with a blast over the left field wall to tie the game. After neither team scored in the eighth or ninth innings, Martinez scored in the 10th thanks to a wild pitch from Pacific. 

Alyssa Ramirez pitched six innings in relief, including four consecutive scoreless frames to end the game for the Bulldogs to get the win. Ramirez and Loza struck out seven on the night while allowing four runs (two earned) on nine hits and no free passes. 

Game 3: Fresno State 5, UC San Diego 4

Like Friday’s game against Pacific, the Bulldogs fell behind early 1-0. Mallory Vancleave doubled to lead off the third inning. Catcher Rylee Bocchini got on thanks to a throwing error from Tritons backstop Lily Hermosillo, advancing Vancleave to third. Bocchini then proceeded to steal second. An errant throw from Hermosillo allowed Vancleave to score. 

Vancleave homered to left in the top of the fifth to give Fresno State a 2-1 lead. UCSD took it right back in the bottom frame though. After loading the bases against Bulldog freshman Alyssa Loza, Triton shortstop Marley Espiau tripled into the right center scoring three. 

The Bulldogs fought back though. Jamie Hicks tied the game in the sixth, hitting a two-run homer over the left field wall. Olivia Hill led off the top of the seventh with a double over the head of Espiau. She was pinch run for by Kealani Nitta, who would later score the go ahead run on a single from Bocchini. 

Loza fought back after a tough fifth inning to pitch seven strong for the Bulldogs and pick up her second win of the season. 

Game 4: Fresno State 3, Pacific 0

Lauryn Carranco was excellent again on Saturday, throwing seven shutout innings (122 pitches) against the Tigers, striking out four while allowing just three hits. 

Natalie Elias drove in Ava Tingey in the third inning, the only score until the seventh when the Bulldogs added a pair of insurance runs, including RBI knocks from Mallory Vancleave and Emma Martinez. 

What’s next 

The Bulldogs road trip continues next week with a Tuesday matchup at Cal State Bakersfield (2-17). First pitch is set for 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+. 

From there, the Bulldogs will play in the Silicon Valley Classic next weekend with a doubleheader (3:00/5:30 p.m.) at St. Mary’s on Saturday, March 7. They will then play two at Santa Clara the next day, beginning at 10:00 a.m. 

Fresno State returns to Margie Wright Diamond on Friday, March 13th for a three game series as they welcome Utah State to town to begin Mountain West Conference play. 

Recap written by Al Scott, cover photo courtesy of Fresno State Athletics.