Fresno State is picked to win the WAC every year and 2007 is no exception.

But the Bulldogs better beware of a Hawaii team that is busting down fences. The Rainbow Wahine is 10-2 thanks to a pitching staff with a 1.75 ERA and an offense that already has blasted 17 homers, including two grand slams at the recent Las Vegas Invitational.

Hawaii also has beaten No. 15 Nebaska twice and No. 24 DePaul.

The Rainbow Wahine knocked Fresno State out of the 2006 WAC Tournamenet in the semifinals at Bulldog Diamond. The tournament again is in Fresno, but by that time it's doubtful Fresno State will be the favorite.

The Bulldogs have yet to beat a ranked team and No. 1 Tennessee is next, Friday at the Palm Springs Classic.

Coach Margie Wright lacks a power hitter in the mold of Christina Clark and that could cost her. Pitcher Robin Mackin, despite all her strikeouts, gives up a lot of homers. Hawaii's Kate Robison and Tyleen Tausaga each have four homers, compared to Fresno State's four as a team.

Just food for thought.