Fresno, Calif. – The Fresno State women’s soccer team is set to begin its Pac-12 Conference schedule with a home game against Colorado State on October 1, 2026, at Bulldog Soccer Stadium. The Bulldogs will then travel to Pullman, Washington, to face Washington State on October 4. This will mark the first meeting between Fresno State and Washington State women’s soccer programs.
Fresno State enters conference play holding a 1-8-2 overall record under first-year head coach Gabriel Bolton. The Bulldogs have posted a 1-3-2 record at home and are without a road win at 0-5-0. Midfielder Hayden Crotty-Romero leads the team with eight points and four goals through 11 games. Defender Katie Morris leads Fresno State in shots on goal with seven and has recorded one game-winning goal. Goalkeeper Jessie Reiss leads the team in saves (36), shutouts (1), goals-against average (2.30), and save percentage (.735), earning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors during the season.
Freshman goalkeeper Kennedy Arntzen assumed the starting role in September, making three consecutive starts and compiling a 0-2-1 record. The current roster includes 10 returners and 18 newcomers.
Upcoming Conference Openers Against Colorado State and Washington State
Fresno State and Colorado State will meet for the 15th time in program history. Fresno State leads the all-time series 7-4-3 and holds a 6-1-0 record at home against the Rams. Last season, Fresno State posted a 1-0 home shutout victory over Colorado State. Colorado State enters the match with a 1-7-2 overall record and is winless on the road at 0-5-1.
The Bulldogs will then travel to Pullman to face Washington State for the first time. The Cougars have a 3-3-3 overall record this season and are 3-1-0 at home. Fresno State’s Pac-12 slate includes eight conference games, with home matches against Colorado State, Boise State, Oregon State, and Texas State.
CSB Take
Beginning Pac-12 competition represents a significant step for the Fresno State women’s soccer program as it adjusts to a higher level of conference play. Despite early-season struggles reflected in their record, the Bulldogs display potential under the direction of head coach Gabriel Bolton, with key contributors like Hayden Crotty-Romero and Jessie Reiss leading on the field. The first two conference matches against Colorado State and Washington State provide vital opportunities to gain experience, build confidence, and begin establishing a foothold within the Pac-12.
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