Fresno State Athletics
Friday, November 11
Fresno, Calif.
5 p.m. PT
Fresno State
1-0
71
vs
50
Biola University
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University | 11 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 50 |
| Fresno State | 18 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 71 |
Bulldogs open season with 71-50 win over Biola
11/11/2016 9:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Three Bulldogs posted double figures, with two registering double-digits for the first time in their careers.
FRESNO, Calif. – Led by three Bulldogs who posted double figures, Fresno State opened the 2016-17 season with a 71-50 win over Biola University on Friday night. Redshirt sophomore Tory Jacobs led all scorers with 16 points.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a quick 9-3 lead, with all nine points coming from sophomore Candice White, and never looked. Fresno State pushed its lead 10 midway through the opening quarter and pushed its advantage to 18 at the half behind the hot shooting of Jacobs. The transfer was 5-of-7 from the field and 3-of-4 from 3-point range in the opening half to lead all scorers with 13.
Four minutes into the second half, Biola chipped into the Bulldogs' lead with an 8-3 run, but Fresno State went on a 14-8 stretch to close the quarter. Holding a 20-point advantage heading into the fourth, both team's struggled to from field. Fresno state managed 18.8 percent from the floor in the final 10 minutes, but held a 12-11 edge in the quarter.
How It Happened: Leading by nine with under four minutes remaining in the second quarter, Emilie Volk and Tory Jacobs knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers as the Bulldogs closed the half on an 11-2 run.
Quotables:
Jaime White, Fresno State Head Coach
On the team's ability to answer runs…
"As a coach you want things to be perfect, but they're not going to be perfect. I do believe that this team was able to answer every time they needed to, and that's really important. As much as we let them go on a run at the end, we were able to step up and stop them."
On the shooting of the guards…
"One of the nice things is that the entire guard line can knock it down. That's nice because of the zone. We struggled with the zone last year when we were faced with having to score outside. I feel confident in everybody as long as we're moving the ball and getting a little window, I think everybody can knock it down."
Tory Jacobs, redshirt sophomore guard
On the waiting process to play after sitting out the 2015-16 season…
"I've been waiting for a whole year for that; since the summer, since last year, since I made the decision to come to Fresno State, I've been waiting to play."
Candice White, sophomore guard
On her teammates going into this season…
"I think it's nice having the teammates that I do. Playing alongside Tory, she's coming from a bigger conference and she has that IQ and experience under her belt even though she didn't play last year. Also, the other guards on the team, we have a good IQ—when to make that extra pass and when not to. Bego does well in having the defenders double down on her and she makes kick outs and we're able to shoot easy, open 3's."
Notables:
Tickets: Single-game tickets start at $8 for adults and $6 for youth (2-18 years old). Single-game tickets can be ordered by visiting the Save Mart Center Box Office located at the northwest corner of the arena, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or online through ticketmaster.com. Group tickets for all games are on-sale now with discounts for groups of 10 or more. Please call 559-278-3647 and Press 1 to speak with a Bulldog Ticket Office sales representative. Fresno State women's basketball season tickets and mini-plans are also available, with season tickets including all 16 regular season home games, as well as Friday's exhibition. Mini-plans feature conference games and represent a significant discount when compared to the single-game ticket price. Call 559-278-3647 and Press 1 to order your tickets today.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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The Bulldogs jumped out to a quick 9-3 lead, with all nine points coming from sophomore Candice White, and never looked. Fresno State pushed its lead 10 midway through the opening quarter and pushed its advantage to 18 at the half behind the hot shooting of Jacobs. The transfer was 5-of-7 from the field and 3-of-4 from 3-point range in the opening half to lead all scorers with 13.
Four minutes into the second half, Biola chipped into the Bulldogs' lead with an 8-3 run, but Fresno State went on a 14-8 stretch to close the quarter. Holding a 20-point advantage heading into the fourth, both team's struggled to from field. Fresno state managed 18.8 percent from the floor in the final 10 minutes, but held a 12-11 edge in the quarter.
How It Happened: Leading by nine with under four minutes remaining in the second quarter, Emilie Volk and Tory Jacobs knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers as the Bulldogs closed the half on an 11-2 run.
Quotables:
Jaime White, Fresno State Head Coach
On the team's ability to answer runs…
"As a coach you want things to be perfect, but they're not going to be perfect. I do believe that this team was able to answer every time they needed to, and that's really important. As much as we let them go on a run at the end, we were able to step up and stop them."
On the shooting of the guards…
"One of the nice things is that the entire guard line can knock it down. That's nice because of the zone. We struggled with the zone last year when we were faced with having to score outside. I feel confident in everybody as long as we're moving the ball and getting a little window, I think everybody can knock it down."
Tory Jacobs, redshirt sophomore guard
On the waiting process to play after sitting out the 2015-16 season…
"I've been waiting for a whole year for that; since the summer, since last year, since I made the decision to come to Fresno State, I've been waiting to play."
Candice White, sophomore guard
On her teammates going into this season…
"I think it's nice having the teammates that I do. Playing alongside Tory, she's coming from a bigger conference and she has that IQ and experience under her belt even though she didn't play last year. Also, the other guards on the team, we have a good IQ—when to make that extra pass and when not to. Bego does well in having the defenders double down on her and she makes kick outs and we're able to shoot easy, open 3's."
Notables:
- Redshirt sophomore Tory Jacobs posted 16 points in her first game as a Bulldog after sitting out last season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules.
- Sophomore Candice White registered the first double-figure performance of her career with 13 points.
- Senior Emilie Volk came in as a substitute and led the team in rebounding (six) and assists (four) to go with nine points.
- Fresno State shot 63.6 percent (7-of-11) from 3 during the first half.
- The 'Dogs held a 13-point advantage in points off turnovers (26-13).
- Seventeen offensive rebounds led 16 second-chance points for Fresno State.
Tickets: Single-game tickets start at $8 for adults and $6 for youth (2-18 years old). Single-game tickets can be ordered by visiting the Save Mart Center Box Office located at the northwest corner of the arena, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or online through ticketmaster.com. Group tickets for all games are on-sale now with discounts for groups of 10 or more. Please call 559-278-3647 and Press 1 to speak with a Bulldog Ticket Office sales representative. Fresno State women's basketball season tickets and mini-plans are also available, with season tickets including all 16 regular season home games, as well as Friday's exhibition. Mini-plans feature conference games and represent a significant discount when compared to the single-game ticket price. Call 559-278-3647 and Press 1 to order your tickets today.
"Just the Ticket to Build Our Community" – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
Team Stats
BU
FS
FG%
.455
.426
3FG%
.235
.389
FT%
.600
.750
RB
23
38
TO
23
19
STL
12
9
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
4
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