Fresno State Athletics
Bulldogs set for Wednesday's home finale
2/29/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Game Notes: Colorado State at Fresno State 
Game 30: Colorado State (15-14, 7-9) at Fresno State (20-9, 11-5)
March 2, 2016 -- 8 p.m. PT -- Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV: CBS Sports Network (Rich Waltz/Mo Cassara)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio (Paul Loeffler/Randy Rosenbloom - English) & 1600 AM ESPN Deportes (Jesse Beltran/Octavio Duarte - Spanish)
Series History: Colorado State leads 15-12 (overall); Fresno State leads 9-2 (games in Fresno) Last Meeting: Colorado State 71, Fresno State 59 (March 12, 2015 -- Las Vegas, Nev.)
Bulldog Bones
• Fresno State is one win away from recording its 17th 21-win season in program history and second under head coach Rodney Terry.
• Fresno State has won four straight games and six of its last seven contests.
• Fresno State has won six games this season when trailing at halftime.
• Fresno State is off to its best 29-game start (20-9; 11 games above .500) since the 2006-07 season when having a 21-8 record after 29 games.
• Fresno State has the best home winning percentage in the Mountain West (15-2, 87.5 percent) and most home wins (15) of any MW team.
• Fresno State ranks ninth in the nation in turnover margin (+4.0).
• Fresno State is 5-0 this season in games decided by a single possession (three points or fewer), including 4-0 in Mountain West play.
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
'Dogs in competitive battle for MW's No. 2 Seed
• Fresno State (11-5) is in second place in the MW standings - a game ahead of Boise State (10-6) and Nevada (10-6).
• The Bulldogs has clinched a first-round bye for the 2016 MW Championships in Las Vegas (March 9-12), and earns the No. 2 seed with a win over Colorado State and a Nevada win at Boise State on Wednesday.
• Fresno State was picked to finish fifth in the Mountain West by the league's media in a preseason poll in mid-October.
• Fresno State has improved its conference win total in each of the last four seasons since head coach Rodney Terry arrived in 2011.
Harris Climbing Up the Record Books
• Harris is ranked No. 2 on Fresno State's all-time scoring list (1,897 points) - 54 points away from tying Melvin Ely's program record 1,951 points.
• Harris is ranked No. 3 all-time on Fresno State's career steals list (194) - three steals away from tying Demtetrius Porter (197) for second.
• Harris is ranked No. 6 all-time on Fresno State's career assists list (372).
• Harris is No. 1 in program history in free throws made (483), free throws attempted (645) and field goals attempted (1,479).
• First player in school history to rank in the top eight in program history in: points, assists, steals, field goals, 3-point field goals and free throws.
Bulldogs Set for Wednesday Night's Home Finale
Fresno State (20-9, 11-5 Mountain West) will host the Colorado State Rams (15-14, 7-9 MW) on Wednesday at 8 p.m. PT inside the Save Mart Center. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes. Fresno State's rotation is headlined by a veteran backcourt in three senior guards, including 2015-16 MW Preseason Player of the Year Marvelle Harris, Cezar Guerrero and Julien Lewis.
Special Promotions for Wednesday's "Blackout"
Tickets for Wednesday's game start at $10 and can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office and www.Ticketmaster.com. The Bulldogs will be wearing their black uniforms for the only time at home this season and all fans are asked to wear black to match the team. The Save Mart Center will not be charging for parking and the first 1,000 fans will get a voucher for a free medium Pepsi at Wednesday's game. The doors open early at 6 p.m. PT for NFL Night with former Bulldog football players signing autographs.
About the Colorado State Rams
The Colorado State Rams (Mountain West) are 15-14 on the season, including a 7-9 record in league play. CSU is led by Antwan Scott (16.4 ppg/4.3 rpg) and John Gillon (12.9 ppg/3.7 apg) after losing its leading scorer Gian Clavell (20.8 ppg) to injury for the season after only 10 games. The Rams lead the all-time series 15-12 while the 'Dogs have a 9-2 advantage for games played in Fresno. CSU has won eight of the last nine.
Between the Baselines: Harris Highlights
• In the last seven games, senior guard Marvelle Harris has averaged 25.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 6.0 apg and 3.0 spg with a 5.3 (42-8) A-TO ratio.
• Harris scored a season-high 37 points in 111-104 (2OT) win over UNLV.
• Harris is No. 1 in the MW in assists per game (132, 4.6 apg).
• Harris is No. 1 in the MW in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.4 A-T/O, 132-55).
• Harris is No. 2 in the MW in steals (63, 2.2 spg).
• Harris is No. 3 in the MW in scoring (22.0 ppg, conference games only).
• Harris is No. 3 in the MW in scoring (20.4 ppg, full season).
• Harris is averaging 20.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game.
Bulldogs have shown the ability to rally
During the last two seasons, Fresno State has won seven games when trailing at halftime, including six this season. Since the start of the 2011-12 season, the Bulldogs have won 16 games when facing a halftime deficit.
Russo Earning Bigger Role for MW Stretch Run
Junior college transfer Cullen Russo, a 6-9 versatile forward, has used his agility and length to separate himself as a key contributor, especially on the boards and offensively in the paint. Russo made his first start in the Bulldogs' 71-60 win over Wyoming when he posted a double-double (10 points/10 rebounds). He has five double-doubles this season. Defensively, he disrupts lanes and gets in good position to rebound. Offensively, Russo also gets his teammates involved as a good distributor of the ball as he is one of five rotation players with a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.
Edo Flying High, Continuing to Improve
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 during his Fresno State career - his scoring average is up to 9.5 ppg this year as a junior after doubling his scoring average to 8.0 ppg as a sophomore from 4.0 ppg as a freshman. He is also averaging 6.8 rpg - up from 4.3 rpg as a sophomore from 3.3 rpg as a freshman. Edo leads the MW in offensive rebounding (3.4/game). He also has a team-best nine career double-doubles, with six coming this season.
Protecting the Yard
• Fresno State owns a Mountain West-best 15 home wins and the best home winning percentage (15-2, 88.2 percent) this season.
• Fresno State is 15-2 at home this season - tying a single-season record for most home wins in Save Mart Center history (opened in 2003).
• This is the second time in the Save Mart Center's 13 seasons that Fresno State has won at least 15 home games in a single season.
• Fresno State is 25-5 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 142-67 (67.9 percent) all-time at the Save Mart Center.
• Fresno State has won 17 of its last 19 home games.
