Fresno State Athletics
Utes Up Next for Dogs
11/29/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY - The Fresno State men's basketball team will start their three-game road stretch in Salt Lake City against perennial Mountain West contender Utah on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. Pacific.
This marks the Bulldogs' second trip to the state of Utah this season as the Dogs opened the season with an 83-56 loss at No. 24 BYU in front of a sold out crowd of 22,700.
The game can be heard live on KMJ Radio (580 AM) with the voices of Paul Loeffler and Randy Rosenbloom calling the action.
Fresno State Bulldogs (1-3) vs. Utah Utes (3-2)
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 (Tip Off: 6 p.m. PT)
Site: Huntsman Center (15,000), Salt Lake City, Utah
Radio: KMJ 580 AM (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom)
TV: None
Online: www.gobulldogs.com (Gametracker & Live Audio)
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Next Game: Fresno State at Colorado State [Dec. 4: 6 p.m.]
Next Home Game: Fresno State vs. Pepperdine [Dec. 11: 7 p.m.]
About the Utah Utes
The Utah Utes (Mountain West Conference) are 3-2 on the year. Utah opened the season with three straight wins over Grand Canyon (72-48), Montana (80-71) and Weber State (90-75) before dropping their last two - at Utah State (79-62) and a home game versus Oral Roberts (78-70). The Utes are led by Will Clyburn (20 ppg/7 rpg) and Josh Watkins (16 ppg).
Against the Utah Utes
This is the first meeting between Fresno State and Utah since 1999 when the Utes swept a pair of games. The Bulldogs have won two of the last four contests with the Utes, including a thrilling 65-64 victory on Jan. 8, 1996. Utah holds the edge in the all-time series (8-3).
Dogs Looking to Turn Corner with Tough Non-Conference Slate
For the sixth chapter of the Steve Cleveland Era, Fresno State is facing a formidable non-conference road slate, with five of the first seven games away from home. The Bulldogs, who are loaded in raw talent, have traveled to No. 24 BYU and defending Big West champion UCSB with dates at Utah (Nov. 30), Colorado State (Dec. 4) and San Diego (Dec. 7).
Cleveland Looking for 80th Fresno State Victory
As the sixth-most winningest men's basketball coach in Fresno State history, Steve Cleveland is one win away from his 80th victory with his Bulldogs. Over his 14 seasons as a Division 1 head coach, Cleveland sports 217 career wins and six postseason appearances.
Spend the Holidays with the Bulldogs in the Save Mart Center
The Bulldogs host a five-game homestand during the holiday season as Fresno State hosts Pepperdine (Dec. 11), North Dakota State (Dec. 18), Pacific (Dec. 21), San Jose State (Dec. 29) and Nevada (Jan. 3). Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Dogs Defend Home Floor with Passionate Play
The Bulldogs are 78-39 (67%) since the pristine 15,596-seat Save Mart Center opened on Oct. 27, 2003. Cleveland is now 150-51 (75%) during his 14-year home career record and 60-25 in the Save Mart Center over the past six seasons.
Fresno State's Lasting Success One of West Coast's Best
Over the 32-year period (1978-2010), the numbers show that Fresno State is one of the top Division I basketball programs on the West Coast. Fresno State ranks fourth among the 33 Division 1 programs in wins (573) and winning percentage (58%).
"We Are Your Team!" --- Fresno State is on a three-game road span at Utah, Colorado State and San Diego. You can listen to all games on KMJ 580 AM. The Bulldogs return to the Save Mart Center to face Pepperdine on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
