Bulldogs host Warriors in exhibition contest

GAME 0: Fresno State (0-0, 0-0 PAC-12) vs. Stanislaus State (0-0, 0-0 CCAA)
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. PT | Fresno, Calif. | Save Mart Center

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FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State women's basketball team will give fans their first look at the 2026-27 team in an exhibition match up against Stanislaus State on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.

Admission is free and fans can match the 'Dogs by wearing black, while kids under 12 can join in some early Halloween fun by wearing costumes.

*Costume masks can not be worn inside the Save Mart Center.

BULLDOG BONES

Ryan McCarthy returns for his second year at the helm leading the Bulldogs
McCarthy returns with four players and retains his full staff
Fresno State sees the return of Ava Marr, Ashlyn Rean, Briana Webb and Kenzie Sirowich
Bulldogs welcome 11 newcomers with seven transfers
Of the 11 newcomers, four 'Dogs are looking to get action on the court in their first year
The seven transfers are Rubi Gray (Sacramento State), Zawadi Ogot (Loyola Marymount), Jada Hunter (Saint Mary's), Mekhia Chase (North Texas), Lola Donez (Cal), Ivy Brown (Texas - Rio Grande Valley) and Latisha Wilson (Midland College)
Looking to make their collegiate debut is Ella Barmentloo, Sienna Clark, Mylaena Norton and Ryleigh Schoonover
Fresno State is one of six teams that have six international players on it's roster, including being one of three teams with four players hailing from Australia
Fresno State enters its inaugural season in the Pac-12 conference
There are four Pac-12 members (Gonzaga, Texas State, Oregon State and Washington State), Fresno State has not had a series meeting in over ten years. Gonzaga is the longest standing at 30 years (1996)
Bulldogs will have one game on national TV this season when Oregon State comes to the Save Mart Center on Saturday, January 23 at 8 p.m. with coverage on The CW
Fresno State officially opens the season on Wednesday, Nov. 4 against UC Merced at 6:30 p.m.
Fresno State was predicted to finish seventh in the Pac-12 preseason poll
Lola Donez and Ashlyn Rean were named to the Pac-12 Impact List

MAYHEM IS BACK
Ryan McCarthy is set for his second season at the helm with the Bulldogs. In his first season with the 'Dogs, McCarthy recorded a 15 win season, eight conference wins, three All-MW selections, three MW Freshman of the Week recognitions and a MW tournament win.

This season, McCarthy has set the standard for more. "We made a non conference schedule that we feel will challenge us in many different ways and will make some road trips that will help prepare us for league play."

THE NON CONFERENCE SLATE
The slate features eight regular-season home games, five road contests and a return to New Orleans for two neutral-site contests at the Big Easy Classic. Fresno State will also see a few notable contests this winter.
Bulldogs will face a strong front in Colorado for their first road trip of the season. Last season, the Buffaloes received AP votes after defeating No. 20 Texas Tech. Colorado finished strong with a Big 12 semi final appearance and a NCAA at-large bid.

A familiar foe makes their way to the Save Mart Center in New Mexico. The former Mountain West opponents will meet in mid-November with the Lobos' new coach, Amy Eagan at the helm.

Heading over 2,000 miles out east, assistant coach Jenna McCarthy will visit her alma mater when the 'Dogs face Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 24.

THE 2025-26 RECAP

McCarthy recorded 15 wins and eight in conference, in his debut campaign at Fresno State
McCarthy earned a Mountain West Conference Tournament win in the opening round against Nevada (74-57)
Three Bulldogs earned All-MW recognition - Emilia Long (Honorable Mention), Ava Marr (Freshman Team) and Jaisa Gamble (Defensive Team)
Ava Marr earned three MW Freshman of the Week Honors, tying for the most by a freshman in program history
Fresno State's game of the season came at home on Feb. 11, 2026 when the Bulldogs snapped Boise State 10 game win streak at home, (75-69)
Bulldogs held a four-game season win streak

MARR BUILDS ON FRESHMAN CAMPAIGN
Ava Marr returns after earning Mountain West All-Freshman Team recognition in 2025-26. Marr appeared in all 33 games with 14 starts, totaling 200 points and 42 made 3-pointers. She earned three MW Freshman of the Week honors, tying the program record, and scored a career-high 20 points with six 3-pointers against Chicago State.

REAN'S EARLY IMPACT
Ashlyn Rean averaged 12.6 points and 7.0 rebounds across six appearances last season before missing the remainder of the year due to injury. Rean shot 53% from the field, scored a career-high 28 points against CSU Bakersfield and recorded a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds at Santa Clara.

TV TIME
Fresno State's home matchup against Oregon State on Jan. 23 will air on The CW at 8 p.m. PT. The 2027 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament is scheduled for March 9-13 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with the semifinals and championship game also airing on The CW.

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Players Mentioned

Ella Barmentloo

Ivy Brown

Mekhia Chase

Sienna Clark

Lola Donez

Jaisa Gamble

Rubi Gray

Jada Hunter

Emilia Long

Ava Marr

Mylaena Norton

Zawadi Ogot

Ashlyn Rean

Ryleigh Schoonover

Kenzie Sirowich

Briana Webb

Latisha Wilson

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