Fresno State Athletics
Friday, November 4
Fresno, Calif.
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
75
vs
47
Azusa Pacific (Exhibition)
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2
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Azusa Pacific
14
9
16
8
47
Fresno State
17
18
26
14
75
Bulldogs run away from Cougars in 75-47 exhibition victory
11/4/2016 9:23:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FRESNO, Calif. --- The Fresno State women's basketball team defeated the Azusa Pacific Cougars 75-47 in an exhibition on Friday evening at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State was led in scoring by freshman guard Kristina Cavey who scored a team-high 18 points and added six rebounds and two assists in her Bulldog debut. Redshirt sophomore Tory Jacobs had 12 points and added four rebounds, three assists, one block and a steal. Sophomore guard Breanne Knishka, a Mountain West All-Freshman Team selection last season, added 10 points and four assists.
How It Happened: After jumping out to a quick 11-0 lead, Azusa Pacific battled back as the 'Dogs only led 17-14 after the first quarter. The 'Dogs extended their lead to 35-23 at half after outscoring the Cougars 18-9 in the second quarter. The 'Dogs busted out for a 26-point third quarter to take a commanding 61-39 lead as Cavey had nine points and Knishka added six in the frame. A 14-8 final quarter gave the 'Dogs a 28-point exhibition victory.
Quotable: Reaction from Fresno State head coach Jaime White
On what they can take away from a game like this…
"I thought we played well as a team. I think we are a little deeper than I thought. For the most part, we stayed out of foul trouble, so that is nice to see."
On what she looks forward to the rest of the season…
"I am excited to see this team get better. It was nice to see Kristina Cavey shoot the three like she did. Having a big, solid freshman like Megan Nilsson in there was nice to see, I am excited about her height. Kendra Martin looks good coming back this year as well. It was nice to see some of our young kids in there tonight."
On how she expects her team to do in the Mountain West…
"It is a little bit too early to know. We have got a while to get better, so I think that we are going to be just fine when we get there."
On what makes this team different than last year's team…
"I think we are a little deeper. I liked Candice White coming in and having her first start. Also, I think we can score a little more from the perimeter than we have."
Notable: All statistics in exhibition games are not official.
Up Next: Fresno State opens the 2016-17 regular season with a home game against Biola University on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
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.
Fresno State was led in scoring by freshman guard Kristina Cavey who scored a team-high 18 points and added six rebounds and two assists in her Bulldog debut. Redshirt sophomore Tory Jacobs had 12 points and added four rebounds, three assists, one block and a steal. Sophomore guard Breanne Knishka, a Mountain West All-Freshman Team selection last season, added 10 points and four assists.
How It Happened: After jumping out to a quick 11-0 lead, Azusa Pacific battled back as the 'Dogs only led 17-14 after the first quarter. The 'Dogs extended their lead to 35-23 at half after outscoring the Cougars 18-9 in the second quarter. The 'Dogs busted out for a 26-point third quarter to take a commanding 61-39 lead as Cavey had nine points and Knishka added six in the frame. A 14-8 final quarter gave the 'Dogs a 28-point exhibition victory.
Quotable: Reaction from Fresno State head coach Jaime White
On what they can take away from a game like this…
"I thought we played well as a team. I think we are a little deeper than I thought. For the most part, we stayed out of foul trouble, so that is nice to see."
On what she looks forward to the rest of the season…
"I am excited to see this team get better. It was nice to see Kristina Cavey shoot the three like she did. Having a big, solid freshman like Megan Nilsson in there was nice to see, I am excited about her height. Kendra Martin looks good coming back this year as well. It was nice to see some of our young kids in there tonight."
On how she expects her team to do in the Mountain West…
"It is a little bit too early to know. We have got a while to get better, so I think that we are going to be just fine when we get there."
On what makes this team different than last year's team…
"I think we are a little deeper. I liked Candice White coming in and having her first start. Also, I think we can score a little more from the perimeter than we have."
Notable: All statistics in exhibition games are not official.
Up Next: Fresno State opens the 2016-17 regular season with a home game against Biola University on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.
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.
Team Stats
APU
FS
FG%
.288
.397
3FG%
.250
.273
FT%
.636
.533
RB
36
53
TO
14
9
STL
6
5
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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