Fenske, Ur Pace Aztecs to 21-2 Mark

Aztec Women On Fire

The blazing San Diego State Aztecs went 5-0 over the weekend to ratchet up their season record to a stunning 21-2.

In the thick of the action was goalie HEATHER FENSKE who spearheaded San Diego’s defensive efforts. She registered a career high save total of 16 Sunday afternoon against Cal State Bakersfield and brought down 13 Saturday opposite Long Beach State. She totaled 42 saves for the weekend despite being rested late in three of the contests. Her save total for the season is now 190. She has surpassed the double digit mark in eight contests.

A quick look at Aztec season statistics illustrates just how critical are the roles played by both Fenske and co-captain BECCA UR (pictured).

Ur, the team co-captain, leads the squad in assists with 28, ranks #3 in steals with 29, and #4 in ejections drawn with 22. She has started all 23 matches.

Besides her saves Fenske has 18 steals and eight assists after starting 22 of 23 contests.

On Friday San Diego dumped weak Pacific 14-6 with Fenske playing only the first half after which the score was already 8-2. Fenske made four blocks. After halftime a goal by Ur triggered a tsunami of action during which SDSU netted six unanswered goals to lead 14-2.

On Saturday the Aztecs erupted for four goals in the final quarter to lift themselves to a 9-7 victory over conference rival 14th-ranked Long Beach before downing Colorado State, 13-6 in the afternoon.

Against the 49’ers Fenske recorded her seventh double digit game. Opposite the Rams the Aztecs were up 9-3 by halftime and Fenske was already resting after two saves.

On Sunday SDSU defeated No. 20 Princeton, 10-2, before downing Bakersfield, 13-7. Against Princeton Fenske came out early after registering seven saves while opposite Bakersfield she had a phenomenal game with her career-high 16 saves, her eighth double-digit effort of the season.

The Aztecs' 21 wins mark the third straight season they have surpassed 20wins. Ranked No. 6 in the nation, they now get a week break before hosting No. 4 California on the 27th and No. 3 USC on the 29th.