You are in the official 1997-98 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Athletics
Athletic Department
Office of the President
North Gym, Room 146
(559) 278-2643
ALLEN R. BOHL, Director
Academic excellence and athletic accomplishment go hand in hand at Fresno State. Fresno State is 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 athletics 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. Bulldog Diamond, home of Fresno State softball, seats 2,700 and is the finest on-campus facility of its kind in the nation. 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 also has a new women's locker room and weight room.
Men's Intercollegiate Athletics
Baseball. With 25 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. (See Fresno State Baseball home page.)
Basketball. The Bulldogs basketball program has enjoyed an infusion of enthusiasm and support, with Selland Arena sold-out on a season ticket basis. (See Fresno State Basketball home page.)
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 to 1992.
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. (See Fresno State Football home page.)
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 17 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 three years. They had their first-ever singles All-American in 1995.
Wrestling. The Bulldogs have had 17 wrestlers achieve All-America status the past 15 seasons. They have won the WAC title the last four years.
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.
Equestrian. Women's equestrian is the newest varsity Bulldog sport, debuting in 1996.
Soccer. Fresno State women's soccer made its debut as a varsity sport in 1995.
Softball. The Bulldogs have made 19 straight playoff appearances from 1978-96, with nine women's College Word Series appearances. (See Fresno State Softball home page.)
Swimming and Diving. The swimming team finished third in the WAC the past four 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 for the last three years. (See Fresno State Women's Tennis home page.)
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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