Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
Cal State Northridge
Bulldogs Take Down Northridge
12/30/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 30, 2007
Northridge, Calif. - The Fresno State women's basketball team had a goal of winning its final three nonconference games. The Bulldogs accomplished that goal on Sunday when they beat Cal-State Northridge 69-58. The win ups Fresno State's record to 5-8 while Cal-State Northridge dropped to 0-10.
"To set a goal and achieve it, whether it is a small step or a big one it is a good feeling," Fresno State coach Adrian Wiggins said. "I am very proud of the players for that. Our rebounding effort has been really great as of late. We are sharing the basketball great which has allowed us to get some easy buckets and we are playing together as a team."
Jaleesa Ross led Fresno State in scoring with 17 points. Ross was a perfect five-for-five from the 3-point line while grabbing five rebounds.
Tierre Wilson scored in double figures in her 24th straight game as she had 13 points on five of eight shooting. Wilson and Erica Henry led the team in rebounding with eight. Henry also had six steals, all coming in the first half.
For the game Fresno State shot 42 percent from the field and out rebounded Northridge 45-27. While the Dogs turned the ball over 19 times they did have 21 assists, led by Emma Andrews five.
"We are really sharing the ball well and recognizing where our teammates can score," Wiggins said. "That is a good sign. At the same toke we have to get our turnovers down to under 15 a game. We are a few too high right now."
After trailing 4-2 in the early minutes of the game, the Bulldogs jumped out to a 16-6 lead following a Wilson layup with 10:22 to play in the half. Cal-State Northridge got no closer than six points the rest of the game.
With the Dogs lead 31-23 with 3:32 to play, Ross and Wilson each hit 3-pointers in the final minute of the period to give Fresno State a 37-23 lead at the break.
Fresno State's biggest lead of the game was 17 at 40-23 early in the second half after a 3-pointer by LaShaunte Stephens. Northridge got no closer than eight points the remainder of the half.
The Bulldogs begin WAC play on Thursday when they host Louisiana Tech at 7 p.m. at the Save Mart Center. The game can be heard live on 790 ESPN Radio, The Deuce.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State women's basketball team returns home to the Save Mart Center on Thursday, January 3 against Louisiana Tech at 7 p.m for their WAC home opener. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (559)485-TIXS, or in person at the Save Mart Center box office.
