Fresno State Athletics
Dogs Host Vandals
1/11/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jan. 11, 2008
FRESNO, Calif. - The Dogs host the Vandals of Idaho for the WAC home opener after a one-game non-conference game against Saint Mary's. The Dogs have won two straight against the Vandals, including a 60-41 win at home last season. The Vandals snapped a 13-game WAC losing streak with an 85-78 win over Louisiana Tech on Thursday night. Mike Hall and Jordan Brooks each scored 21 points for the Vandals in the win.
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Scouting the Vandals
The Bulldogs welcome a much-improved Idaho squad to the Save Mart Center Saturday night. Despite a 4-10 overall record, the Vandals have been giving teams fits this season. Their average loss margin is four points per game. Jordan Brooks leads the Vandals in scoring at nearly 12 points per game. Idaho's non-conference schedule included games against nationally-ranked Washington State, Gonzaga and Arizona State.
Against the Vandals
Although this series began in 1927, the two schools have met just seven times. The Dogs hold a 5-2 all-time lead in the series and are 3-1 in WAC games against the Vandals.
Around the WAC
A few eyebrows were raised Thursday night when Nevada, one of the WAC's premier programs over the last five years, lost at San Jose State 62-60. The Wolf Pack enter tonight's game at Hawaii 0-1 in the WAC and will be taking on a Warrior squad that sits at 1-1. In a battle of two of the three unbeaten WAC teams, New Mexico State beat Boise State 76-73 in Boise. The Aggies must now travel to Utah State, which has this week to prepare.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State men's basketball tips off their home WAC schedule against Idaho this Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m. The first 1,600 fans in the door will receive a Bulldog cap courtesy of KFRE CW 59. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (559)485-TIXS, or in person at the Save Mart Center box office.
