Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State Travels to Reno for MW Battle
1/9/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
GAME 17: Fresno State (7-9, 2-1) at Nevada (6-8, 2-0)
Jan. 10, 2015 -- 3 p.m. PT -- Reno, Nev. (Lawlor Events Center)
TV: Mountain West Network (Ryan Radtke)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio & www.GoBulldogs.com (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom)
Series History: Nevada leads 51-39 (overall) and 28-15 (games played in Reno)
Last Meeting: Fresno State 75, Nevada 67 (February 12, 2014 - Reno, Nevada)
Game Notes: Fresno State at Nevada 
Bulldog Bones
• Fresno State has won its last two games in Reno when playing Nevada.
• Fresno State has won six of its last nine games this season.
• Fresno State has won 10 of its last 13 regular season conference games.
• Fresno State was projected by the Mountain West media to finish seventh in the regular season conference standings.
• Fresno State finished tied for 5th in last year's MW conference race.
• 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 MW in minutes played (575 minutes, 35.9 mpg); ranks No. 2 in steals (31, 1.9 spg) and scoring (17.2 ppg), No. 3 in assists (3.8 apg) & No. 14 in rebounding (5.3 rpg).
• Harris ranks No. 27 on Fresno State's all-time scoring list (1,055 pts) - 12 points away from tying Mitch Arnold for No. 26 (1,067 pts).
• Harris has scored 10 or more points the last 12 games & 13 of the last 14.
• Harris has averaged 21.2 ppg in the Bulldogs' six road games this season.
• Fresno State redshirt junior guard Julien Lewis was tabbed as the No. 6 scoring impact transfer on Sports Illustrated's Top 100 forecast.
• Lewis has posted at least 10 points in 11 of the Bulldogs' 16 games.
Between the Baselines: Team Notes
• Fresno State is tied for the MW lead with three players in the conference's Top 20 scoring leaders and rank second in steals and steals per game.
• Fresno State owns a +38 steal ratio (124-84) & +26 block ratio (72-46).
• Fresno State has not committed more turnovers than its opponents in 12 of its 16 games this season; 88 of 118 games (74.6%) under Coach Terry.
• Fresno State is seeking its first 3-1 start in conference under Terry.
• Three of the last five meetings between Fresno State and Nevada have been decided in overtime, including one double and one triple OT games.
Fresno State Travels to Reno to face Wolf Pack
Fresno State (7-9, 2-1 Mountain West) will visit Nevada (6-8, 2-0 MW) on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. PT at the Lawlor Events Center. The game will be broadcast on the Mountain West Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio, and online at www.GoBulldogs.com.
About the Nevada Wolf Pack
The Nevada Wolf Pack are 6-8 on the season and 2-0 in MW play. Nevada is one of two MW teams undefeated in league play, along with 3-0 Wyoming. The Wolf Pack are led by three double-digit scorers (D.J. Fenner, AJ West & Marqueze Coleman). Nevada leads the all-time series 51-39, but Fresno State has won two-straight vs. the Pack in Reno.
'Dogs Tied for MW Lead with Three Top 20 Scorers
Fresno State's Marvelle Harris leads three Bulldogs averaging over 10 points per game - Harris (17.2 ppg), Julien Lewis (12.7 ppg) and Paul Watson (11.3 ppg). Fresno State is the one of three MW schools - along with Colorado State and Utah State - with three players ranking in the Top 20 of the conference for scoring average.
Harris Leading MW, Bulldogs' Backcourt
Fresno State junior guard Marvelle Harris is third in the Mountain West in scoring (17.2 ppg) through the Bulldogs' first 16 games of the season. Harris is also one of the team's leading free throw (77.8%, 70-for-90), 3-point (32.5%, 27-for-83) and field goal shooters (44.7%, 89-for-199). Harris is building off last season, when he was an honorable mention All-MW honoree and helped Fresno State reach the CBI Championship Series.
ESPN Loves The 'Dogs
Fresno State will appear on the ESPN Family of Networks more than any other MW school this season (nine times).
Versatile Watson Focused on Production
Bulldogs guard/forward Paul Watson, who was named 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 a team-best 26-for-77 (33.8%) 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 leading Fresno State to a 93-55 victory over Bristol in the home opener.
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 second on the team in scoring (12.7 ppg) and has scored in double figures in 11 of his 16 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 was named one of 158 nominees for the 2015 Allstate NABC Good Works Team. Davis is one of the team leaders during community service activities at Children's Hospital Central California, the local Boy's and Girl's Club and directly with youth throughout the San Joaquin Valley. 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 (pronounced Car-RAA-chee EHH-dough) has been a fan favorite since his arrival at Fresno State in 2013 - largely for his high-flying athleticism and passionate play. On the floor, Edo has made significant progress - upping his scoring average to 9.9 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 Sweep San Diego State, Utah State
Fresno State built a big lead early into the second half, held off a late run and never trailed while knocking off No. 25 San Diego State 59-57 and then Bulldogs' junior guard Marvelle Harris scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Fresno State to a 61-52 victory over Utah State to complete the homestand sweep over the last week.
Bartko Named Bulldogs' Director of Athletics
Longtime Oregon administrator Jim Bartko has been named Fresno State's Director of Athletics, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Bartko, 49, is a Central Valley native who most recently served as executive senior associate athletic director for the Ducks. He has spent 26 years in athletic administration, nearly all of them at the University of Oregon. Born in Stockton, he holds a bachelor's degree in sports administration with a minor in business administration from Washington State University in Pullman.
