From left to right: Midfielder Tiana Beavers (23), forward Anaya Shelton (24), midfielder Kaya Scott (25), forward Ciara Wilson (28), midfielder Sam Paepen (47) and Goalkeeper Shivani Battaglia (1) hold hands during the national anthem against UC Santa Barbara on Aug. 28 at Bulldog Soccer Stadium.
From left to right: Midfielder Tiana Beavers (23), forward Anaya Shelton (24), midfielder Kaya Scott (25), forward Ciara Wilson (28), midfielder Sam Paepen (47) and Goalkeeper Shivani Battaglia (1) hold hands during the national anthem against UC Santa Barbara on Aug. 28 at Bulldog Soccer Stadium.
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Photo Essay: ‘Dogs battle UC Santa Barbara on the pitch

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By Nolan Reynolds, Asst. Sports Editor
Aug 29, 2025
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Forward Ciara Wilson protects the ball from an attacker in the first half against UC Santa Barbara on Aug. 28 at Bulldog Soccer Stadium.
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Nolan Reynolds
Nolan Reynolds, Assistant Sports Editor
Nolan Reynolds is the Assistant Sports Editor for The Collegian. Nolan started with The Collegian as a contributor in the Spring 2025 semester. Before Fresno State, Nolan was a biochemistry major at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Nolan majors in digital journalism and hopes to continue his work in the sports field. 
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