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for California State University, Fresno.

Athletics

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Athletic Department
Office of the President
North Gym, Room 146
(559) 278-2643
Director, Allen R. Bohl

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Academic excellence and athletic accomplishment go hand in hand at Fresno State - a member of the prestigious Western Athletic Conference. The broad-based intercollegiate athletics program provides athletes with opportunities for high-level competition while pursuing a quality education.

To ensure academic development, California State University, Fresno - known in the athletic world as Fresno State - has instituted a counseling system designed specifically for student athletes. Services include academic advising, guidance and counseling, monitoring of progress, and daily study halls.

Facilities. Bulldog Stadium features a 41,031-seat capacity. Beiden Field, a 4,575-seat baseball stadium, is considered one of the finest collegiate complexes in the country, and Bulldog softball will play this season in a new 2,700-seat stadium. Fresno State has track and field facilities, two gymnasiums, an indoor/outdoor swimming complex, two weight training rooms, 12 newly surfaced tennis courts, six indoor handball/racquetball courts, and putting greens and driving areas complete with sand traps for golf. Fresno State has a new women's locker room, and plans call for the construction of a new weight room.

Men's Intercollegiate Athletics

Baseball. With 24 NCAA playoff appearances and three College World Series showings, Fresno State has earned a national reputation for having one of the finest baseball programs in the country.

Basketball. The Bulldogs basketball program has enjoyed an infusion of enthusiasm and support, with Selland Arena nearly sold-out on a season ticket basis.

Cross Country/Track and Field. Fresno State's cross country team captured conference titles in 1981, 1984, and 1988. The track and field team won 10 straight league crowns from 1983-92.

Football. The Bulldogs compete for the Western Athletic Conference title and a trip to the Holiday Bowl. The Bulldogs tied for the WAC title and advanced to bowl games in 1992 and 1993.

Golf. The Bulldogs finished fifth at the 1990 NCAA Championships and have earned a Top 20 finish at the national tournament 10 of the past 16 years.

Soccer. Highlights since 1982 include 11 NCAA tournament appearances, a 1986 Final Four showing, and a No. 1 ranking in 1987.

Tennis. The Bulldogs have advanced to the NCAA tournament the past two years. They had their first-ever singles All-American in 1995.

Wrestling. The Bulldogs have had 15 wrestlers achieve All-America status the past 14 seasons, and the 1993 team finished 13th in the NCAA Championships while winning the WAC title.

Women's Intercollegiate Athletics

Basketball. Fresno State's competitive basketball program put together nine winning seasons during a recent 10-year stretch.

Cross Country/Track and Field. The Bulldogs have built powerful track and cross country programs, winning consecutive conference track crowns in 1991 and 1992.

Soccer. Fresno State women's soccer made its debut as a varsity sport in 1995.

Softball. The Bulldogs have made 18 straight playoff appearances from 1978-95, with nine women's College Word Series appearances.

Swimming. The swimming team finished third in the WAC the past three years.

Tennis. After years of success in the Big West Conference, the women's tennis team finished fourth in its inaugural WAC tournament in 1993 and third in 1994 and 1995.

Volleyball. The Bulldogs have made two appearances in the NCAA Championship since 1984, when they tied for fifth in the nation.


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