Fresno State Athletics
Dogs Embark On Trip to New Places
11/16/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - After a season-opening win over San Francisco State at home, the Fresno State Bulldogs embark on the inaugural road trip of the season with visits to Northern Arizona (Nov. 17) and Seattle University (Nov. 19) in uncharted territory. Both games will mark Fresno State's first appearance in the respective road facilities in program history.
Fresno State (1-0) at Northern Arizona (1-1)
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (Tip Off: 5:35 p.m. PT)
LIVE STATS: NAU Athletics
Site: J.C. Rolle Activity Center (1,080), Flagstaff, Calif.
Radio: KMJ 580 AM (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom)
TV: Fox Sports Net - Arizona
Online: www.gobulldogs.com (Bulldog All-Access)
Fresno State (1-0) at Seattle University (0-1)
Date: Friday, November 19, 2009 (Tip Off: 7:10 p.m. PT)
Site: Key Arena (17,072), Seattle, Wash.
Radio: KMJ 580 AM (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom)
TV: Bulldog Sports Network (Ralph Wood/Bob Donewald)
Online: www.gobulldogs.com (Bulldog All-Access)
About the Lumberjacks
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, a member of the Big Sky Conference, is 1-1 on the season with a season-opening 113-61 victory over Southwestern and a road defeat at the University of Arizona 87-70. NAU's Cameron Jones leads the Lumberjacks with an average of 20.5 points per game and a blistering 67% (16-24) field goal clip.
Against the Lumberjacks
Fresno State owns a perfect 4-0 overall record against Northern Arizona. The two schools last met on Dec. 4, 1999 when the Bulldogs beat the Lumberjacks, 74-68 in Fresno, Calif. This marks the Dogs first visit to Flagstaff as Fresno State hosted NAU in three of the four previous contests, with the other meeting coming on a neutral floor in Malibu, Calif.
About the Redhawks
The Seattle University Redhawks, a Division I independent program, is 0-1 on the season. Seattle U opened the season on the road with an 86-64 loss at Oklahoma State and visit the University of Portland on Tuesday night. Head Coach Cameron Dollar is in his first season with the Redhawks after seven seasons as an assistant coach at Washington.
Against the Redhawks
The series between Fresno State and Seattle University is tied 1-1. The Bulldogs beat the Redhawks in Fresno, Calif., last season by the score of 79-58 on Nov. 25, 2008, when four Bulldogs scored in double figures led by then-junior Sylvester Seay's team high 22 points and a Paul George double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds). The only other meeting between the schools came in 1961 when Fresno State fell 104-73 to Seattle U.
Smith's Big Debut Powers Dogs to Win and His First Double-Double
Freshman center Greg Smith made a big splash in his collegiate debut as a powerful force on both ends of the floor. Smith, a 6-foot-10 native of Fresno, Calif., earned his first Bulldog double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in Fresno State's season opening victory over SFSU. He also connected on all six field goal attempts during the contest.
Bulldog Sports Network Shown on National and Local Airwaves
Every Fresno State basketball game is aired live throughout the San Joaquin Valley on KMJ 580 AM. Paul Loeffler enters his second season as the play-by-play announcer for Bulldog men's basketball team along with veteran analyst Randy Rosenbloom adding the color commentary. On the television dial, Ralph returns to call the play-by-play with legendary coach Bob Donewald on KAIL (Comcast Cable 13 and Dish & DirecTV channel 53) for a combination of non-conference and WAC road games, along with the BYU home contest on Dec. 12, 2009. Fresno State will also continue to play on the ESPN Family of Networks at least three times including an ESPNU game on Feb. 27, 2010 against San Jose State.
Come See Dogs Fly
With the Fresno State men's basketball team expected to breakout and compete for a WAC championship with exciting offensive sets and strong defensive pressure, Bulldog fans can see their Dogs fly and season ticket packages are available for every budget. The prime lower bowl seating can be purchased through the Bulldog Foundation at (559) 244-5600 or by visiting www.bulldogfoundation.org. Season tickets in the upper bowl of the pristine 15,596-seat Save Mart Center are also on sale now and can be purchased for $189 through the Bulldog Ticket Office at (559) 278-DOGS. All season ticket packages include a general admission ticket for the Dec. 1 home game at Selland Arena as the Dogs turn back the clock to honor legendary coach Boyd Grant. Also, make sure to purchase your single-game ticket to Fresno State's "Conquer the Mountain" Showdown with the BYU Cougars on Dec. 12, 2009 in the Save Mart Center at the Save Mart Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location.
"We Are Your Team" - The Bulldogs will hit the road to challenge the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:35 p.m. The game can be heard live on KMJ-580 AM and seen on Fox Sports Net - Arizona. The team will continue their road trip on Thursday, November 19, when they head to Seattle University. The game will be broadcast on the Bulldog Sports Network at 7 p.m. (KAIL MY53 - Comcast Cable, Channel 13). For more information, be sure to visit GoBulldogs.com.
