Fresno State Athletics
'Dogs Go for Sweep of Wolf Pack
1/22/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Game Notes: Fresno State 
• Nevada
Game 20: Nevada (6-11, 2-3 MW) at Fresno State (9-10, 4-2 MW)
Jan. 24, 2015 -- 4 p.m. PT -- Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV: American Sports Network/Mountain West Network (Daron Sutton/Tom Kuyper)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio & www.GoBulldogs.com (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom) 1600 AM ESPN Deportes (Jesse Beltran)
Series History: Nevada leads 51-40 (overall); Fresno State leads 24-20 (games played in Fresno)
Last Meeting: Fresno State 69, Nevada 66 (1/10/15 - Reno, Nev.)
Bulldog Bones
• Fresno State has won three of its last four meetings with Nevada.
• Fresno State is seeking its first 5-2 start in conference play since starting 5-2 during the 2004-05 season; first-ever since joining the MW in 2012.
• Fresno State has won eight of its last 12 games this season.
• Fresno State is one of three MW teams to have won at least 12 of its last 16 regular season conference games (San Diego State & New Mexico).
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
Between the Baselines: Individual Notes
• Fresno State junior guard Marvelle Harris leads the MW insteals (41, 2.2 spg) and minutes played (700 minutes, 36.8 mpg); ranks No. 2 in scoring (18.1 ppg), No. 3 in assists (3.7 apg) & No. 12 in rebounding (5.1 rpg).
• Harris ranks No. 25 on Fresno State's all-time scoring list (1,123 pts) - 19 points away from tying Jerry Pender for No. 24 (1,142 pts).
• Harris has scored 10 or more points the last 15 games & 16 of the last 17.
• Paul Watson is averaging a team-best 17.3 ppg in home games (8 games).
Between the Baselines: Team Notes
• Fresno State leads the MW with three players in the conference's Top 15 scoring leaders and ranks second in steals and steals per game.
• Fresno State owns a +47 steal ratio (149-94) & a +21 block ratio (78-57).
• Fresno State has not committed more turnovers than its opponents in eight consecutive games and 15 of its 19 games this season; 91 of 121 games (75.2%) during Coach Rodney Terry's arrival in 2011.
`Night in Navy' as 'Dogs go for Sweep of Pack
Fresno State (9-10, 4-2 Mountain West) will face Nevada (6-11, 2-3 MW) on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center. The game will be broadcast on the American Sports Network/Mountain West Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio, 1600 AM ESPN Deportes and www.GoBulldogs.com.
Throughout the game, Fresno State will give away $100 in cash every five minutes of game action in the first and second halves. One student will win an Apple TV camera. The Lyles College of Engineering will be showcased in the second of a new "College Spotlight" series. Fresno State men's basketball alumni will also play a 10-minute exhibition game at halftime.
About the Nevada Wolf Pack
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 6-11 on the season and 2-3 in MW play. The Wolf Pack are led by A.J. West's 12.1 ppg. Nevada leads the all-time series 51-40, but the Bulldogs have three of the last four contests.
Harris Scores 40 to Lead `Dogs to Win over Pack
In the teams' first meeting this season, Fresno State won 69-66 at Nevada on Jan. 10 fueled by junior guard Marvelle Harris' career-high 40 points. Harris opened the second half by scoring 16 of Fresno State's first 17 points.
'Dogs Lead MW with Three Top 15 Scorers
Fresno State's Marvelle Harris leads three Bulldogs averaging over 10 points per game - Harris (18.1 ppg), Paul Watson (11.9 ppg) and Julien Lewis (11.4 ppg). Fresno State is the only MW school with three players ranking in the Top 15 of the conference for season scoring average. Harris is the league's second-leading scorer for both the season and conference play.
Harris Leading MW, Bulldogs' Backcourt
Fresno State junior guard Marvelle Harris is second in the Mountain West in scoring (18.1 ppg) through the Bulldogs' first 19 games of the season. Harris is one of the team's leading free throw (75.5%, 80-for-106), 3-point (31.7%, 33-for-104) and field goal shooters (46.0%, 115-for-250). Harris is building off last season, when he was an honorable mention All-MW honoree and helped Fresno State reach the CBI Championship Series.
Versatile Watson Focused on Production
Bulldogs guard/forward Paul Watson - the 2013-14 Mountain West Freshman of the Year - gives Fresno State a versatile option on the wing and the post. Watson played almost exclusively at forward as a freshman and moved out to the wing this season. Coach Terry has used Watson in both slots this year and he has stretched opposing defenses behind 32-for-90 (35.6%) from beyond the 3-point arc this season forcing defenders to guard him on the perimeter in addition to his ability to attack the basket. Watson scored a career-high 28 points in a 93-55 victory over Bristol on Nov. 17.
Lewis Infuses Scoring Spark, Defensive Edge
Junior shooting guard Julien Lewis, who played his first two collegiate seasons for the University of Texas, has quickly provided the immediate impact that Coach Terry envisioned for the 6-4 guard from Galveston, Texas. Lewis is third on the team in scoring (11.4 ppg) and has scored in double figures in 11 games this season for Fresno State. His defensive grit has provided a high-pressure extra edge to the Bulldogs' mentality. He scored a career-high 29 points in Fresno State's 71-68 loss at Pacific.
Davis A 2015 Allstate Good Works Team Nominee
Fresno State senior forward Alex Davis is one of 158 nominees for the 2015 Allstate NABC Good Works Team. Davis is a team leader during community service activities at Children's Hospital Central California and the local Boy's and Girl's Club. This prestigious award recognizes "a commitment to enriching the lives of others and contributing to the greater good."
Edo Making Big Strides in Sophomore Season
Karachi Edo has been a fan favorite since his arrival at Fresno State in 2013 for his high-flying athleticism and passionate play. On the floor, Edo has made significant progress upping his scoring average to 9.4 ppg as a sophomore this season from 4.0 ppg as a freshman. He is also averaging 1.4 more rebounds per game (up to 4.7 rpg this season from 3.3 rpg last season).
Bulldogs Fall in Triple OT to No. 25 Cowboys
Fresno State had its four-game winning streak in losing 70-65 to then-No. 25 Wyoming in triple overtime on Jan. 17 before a season-best 8,118 fans. This was just the sixth triple overtime game in Fresno State's program history. Paul Watson scored 19 points and Marvelle Harris added 13 for the Bulldogs. The loss dropped Fresno State to 6-2 at home this season.
