Fresno State Athletics
Fresno State
7-3
Pacific
1-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| Fresno State | 34 | 37 | 71 |
Defense, Balanced Offense Fuel 71-52 Win Over Tigers
12/12/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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By Stephen Trembley
strembley@csufresno.edu
www.GoBulldogs.com
FRESNO, Calif. --- The Fresno State men's basketball team turned in a strong defensive effort to pound past Pacific 71-52 on Saturday evening at the Save Mart Center.
With the win, Fresno State (7-3) improved its home winning streak to eight consecutive games dating back to last season - two shy of tying the Save Mart Center record of 10 straight home wins set back in 2006.
"This was one of our more complete games," Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry said. "We played well on both ends of the floor. I thought our guys played really hard for us defensively. I thought they also played really hard for us offensively. In tonight's game, they really did what we practice and they did it at a high level."
Bulldogs' junior wing Paul Watson scored a game-best 15 points, while junior forward Karachi Edo recorded his fifth career double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, Fresno State finished with a season-high 17 assists and forced a season-best 20 turnovers.
A layup from Torren Jones broke a 10-all tie midway through the first half, and Fresno State cruised from there, heading to halftime with a 12-point lead and winning the second half 37-30. The Bulldogs led by as many as 24 points with 5:35 left in the game.
Watson was 4 of 8 from the field and 2 of 3 on 3-pointers. He and Edo were two of six Bulldogs to score at least eight points in a balanced scoring attack.
Pacific (1-7) shot just 33 percent from the field with T.J. Wallace leading the Tigers with 13 points and Ilias Theodorou had 10 points and six rebounds.
Up Next
Fresno State continues its four-game holiday homestand when the Bulldogs host Bakersfield on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. PT.
Fans are asked to bring stuffed animals to throw on the court at halftime during Fresno State's annual Teddy Bear Toss. All toys will be donated to a local non-profit charity directly supporting children living in the Central Valley. The Fresno State dance team will also perform.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
"Be Bold!" --- A limited number of $99 9-Game plans, which includes any nine of Fresno State's remaining home games, are still available by calling 559-278-DOGS.
