Fresno State’s women’s basketball team welcomed the community to the North Gym on Sunday to introduce themselves over ice cream as the team prepares for its upcoming season.

In addition to the ice cream courtesy of Gibson Farm Market, fans were able to play a selection of games, including cornhole, Connect Four and Jenga. There were also small basketball hoops for kids to play with,  and a visit from Fresno State’s live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III

To close out the event, Head Coach Jaime White and her players stood in front of the crowd and introduced themselves. 

This was the first opportunity for several players to interact with and meet the fans, as the Bulldogs will have eight new players on their roster this season, including four who are coming to Fresno State from another country.

During this time, fans were able to ask questions to the players and coaches. When one fan asked how far the team was going this season, the players answered, “We’re going all the way.”

Coach White concluded by noting that while her team may lack experience, the players are putting in a lot of effort before the season starts. 

“We are a little bit young… But we are committed to being competitive this year,” White said.

After its final exhibition game against San Francisco State on Nov. 4, Fresno State will tip off its season against Fresno Pacific on Nov. 7 at the Save Mart Center.­