Fresno State Athletics
Home Sweet Home
2/9/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Feb. 9, 2011
FRESNO STATE vs. Boise State
When: Thursday, Feb. 10
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Save Mart Center (Fresno, Calif.)
Radio: ESPN 790
TV: None
Records: Fresno State (15-7, 6-2 WAC) lost to Louisiana Tech 90-84 (OT) on Saturday. Boise State (11-12, 2-7 WAC) lost to Utah State 84-69 on Saturday.
Home Sweet Home
After a grueling three-game roadtrip that took the Bulldogs to Nevada, New Mexico and Louisiana, the Fresno State is finally back to the familiar confindes of the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs are looking to rebound from a 90-84 overtime loss to Louisiana Tech, which snapped their four-game winning streak and dropped them two games behind the Lady Techsters in the WAC title race. Fresno State has eight regular-season games to go before the conference tournament starts March 9.
Bulldogs' Game At New Mexico State Rescheduled
Fresno State will return to Las Cruces, N.M. on Feb. 21 to face New Mexico State. Last week's game had to be postponed because of rolling blackouts in the area. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Mountain Time.
Scouting The Broncos
Boise State suffered its fifth consecutive loss with an 84-69 setback to Utah State last week. Janie Bos and Janelle Kearney combined for 35 points, but the Broncos struggled to take care of the ball. They committed 25 turnovers, leading to 30 points by the Aggies. Sophomore post player Lauren Lenhardt missed the game with an injury. Boise State hasn't won since beating Hawaii 69-63 on Jan. 15.
The Series vs. Boise State
Fresno State leads the all-time series with Boise State 15-9. The Bulldogs have won the past four meetings against the Broncos.
Last Time Out
Despite a 30-point effort from senior guard Jaleesa Ross, the Bulldogs were unable to beat rival Louisiana Tech and gain some important ground in the race for the WAC regular-season title, falling in overtime 90-84. The Lady Techsters outscored Fresno State 14-8 in overtime. Senior forward Marnique Arnold finished with 16 points and eight rebounds, while sophomore forward Rosie Moult added 16 points, six rebounds and four blocks. Senior forward Taja Edwards had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Ross Sets Scoring Record
Senior guard Jaleesa Ross became the leading scorer in Fresno State women's basketball history on Jan. 27. Ross scored a game-high 18 points in the Bulldogs' 65-33 win over San Jose State, breaking former forward Yvette Roberts' scoring record of 1,778 points set in 1989. Ross now has 1,832 career points. ... With her six made field goals against the Wolf Pack, Ross became Fresno State's leader with 648 made field goals.
Ross' Record Watch Continues
Senior guard Jaleesa Ross heads into her final season with her sights set on a number of prestigious marks. One of the best 3-point shooters in the nation, Ross has made 357 3-pointers during her career and currently sits in third place in the WAC for 3-point field goals made. Already Fresno State's leader in that category, Ross is 36 away from becoming the NCAA's all-time leader for 3-pointers made. Former Kansas State guard Laurie Koehn holds the current record with 392 treys. Ross made 103 last season.
"We Are Your Team!" -- The Fresno State athletics department will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday. The festivities will coincide with the Bulldogs' women's basketball game against Utah State and will include a free sports clinic for children. Fans in attendance will also get a chance to visit with honored former Fresno State student-athletes after the game.
