Fresno State Athletics
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Winston-Salem State
Miller Leads Men's Basketball to Victory
11/27/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 27, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Senior guard Eddie Miller didn't disappoint the over 40 fans he had in attendance Tuesday night in Winston-Salem, N.C. Miller scored a game-high 25 points in a 74-64 Fresno State victory over Winston-Salem State.
Miller, from Pocomoke, Md., had friends and family pack a bus and travel six hours to watch him play against Winston-Salem State at the LJVM Coliseum. Miller scored 25 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the floor and 7 of 10 shooting from long range.
"It was a great night and I'm glad we played good and won in front of my friends and family," Miller said. "It's always good to come back home to the east coast."
After the game, Miller's group filled the hallways outside the locker room, waiting for Miller to exit. He was greeted with hugs and smiles.
Miller's 25 points helped spark the Bulldogs and helped them earn their first road victory of the season. Fresno State improved to 4-3 overall and end its six-day road trip with a 1-1 record.
Sophomore guard Bryan Harvey was also clutch on Tuesday night, playing his best all-around game in a Bulldog uniform. Harvey scored 16 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists.
"This was a good win for us tonight," Head Coach Steve Cleveland said. "I thought we played a real solid second half and we came out with a lot of energy. That was a key to tonight's win."
Kevin Bell added 11 points, four rebounds and four assists and Alex Blair had seven points and four rebounds, including two clutch free throws to seal the win down the stretch.
In the opening half the Bulldogs came on strong late, scoring 16 points in the final seven minutes to trail 32-27 at the break. Fresno State was led by Miller, who had eight points, including two 3-pointers. Harvey shot the ball well from the outside, adding seven points with one 3-pointer.
To start the game, the Bulldogs struggled offensively. Fresno State committed six turnovers in the first 13 minutes and was 4 of 18 from the field. But over the next seven minutes, the offense got going and finished 6 of 13, including three 3-pointers.
The defense kept the Bulldogs in the game, holding Winston-Salem State to 40 percent shooting from the field and causing five turnovers. Fresno State shot 32.3 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from 3-point range.
In the second half, the Bulldogs shot the ball excellent, connecting on 12 of 19 from the field and 7 of 12 from 3-point range.
Fresno State returns to action Wednesday, December 5 when it hosts Cal State Monterey Bay at 7 p.m. at the Save Mart Center.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State men's basketball team returns to the Save Mart Center for Community Night on Wednesday, December 5 against Cal-State Monterey Bay at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $2 for adults and $1 for youth (ages eighteen and under). Tickets can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (559)485-TIXS.
