Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, January 11
Fresno, Calif.
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
vs
Air Force
'Dogs host Falcons on Salute to Services night
1/10/2017 5:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
All military and veterans to receive free admission to Wednesday night's game.
Game 16: Fresno State (9-6, 2-2 MW) vs. Air Force (2-11, 0-3 MW)
Jan. 11, 2017 – 7 p.m. PT – Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Video: Mountain West Network (Christian Lukens)
Radio: 790 AM ESPN2 (Christian Lukens)
Series History: Fresno State leads 9-0
Next Up: at Boise State (Jan. 14 • 1 p.m. PT), vs. Air Force (Jan. 18 • 6 p.m. PT)
Opening Tip
• Fresno State hosts its Salute to Services game on Wednesday night as Air Force comes to Fresno. Tipoff between the Bulldogs and Falcons is slated for 7 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center and will broadcast live on the Mountain West Network.
Salute to Services
• All military and veterans will receive free admission to Wednesday night's game.
• Military, veterans and Fresno State ROTC Air Force will be honored during the game.
Bulldog Bones
• Junior Bego Faz Davalos ranks in the top 10 in the NCAA in six stat categories. The 6-foot-3 center ranks fourth in the country in blocks per game (3.7) and third in total blocks (56), third in triple-doubles (1), fourth in double-doubles (10), and ninth in rebounds per game (11.0) and 10th defensive rebounds per game (8.0).
• Faz Davalos is one of five players in the NCAA to average at least 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Faz Davalos leads the Bulldogs in points (14.7), rebounds (11.0), assists (2.5), blocks (3.7) and steals (1.5) per game.
• After struggling during the opening three games of the conference season, not reaching double figures in each contest, the junior broke out with a 20-point, 19-rebound performance in an 88-74 defeat of San Jose State on Jan. 7.
• Sophomore Candice White leads the team in steals (1.5) and is second in points (14.0) and third rebounds (5.4) per game.
• At Nevada on Dec. 31, White posted 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting. It was the most by a Bulldog since Alex Sheedy scored 25 points against Wyoming on Feb. 25, 2015.
• Fresno State is 20th nationally in least committed fouls. The 'Dogs commit just 14.1 personal fouls per game.
• The 'Dogs rank 27th in the NCAA in blocked shots per game (5.5) and 26th in total blocks (82).
Series history with Air Force
• With a season sweep of Air Force last season, Fresno State remained undefeated against the Falcons all-time with a 9-0 record.
• The Bulldogs' lowest margin of victory in the series is nine which happened twice during the 1995-96 season.
• Since Fresno State moved into the Mountain West, the closest game in the series is a 60-47 result on Jan. 30, 2013 in Fresno.
• Fresno State's largest margin of victory against the Falcons came on Jan. 8, 2014 in a 77-43 win in Colorado.
• In its two home games against Air Force since 2014, Fresno State has won by an average margin of 25.5 points.
A look at Air Force
• Air Force enters Wednesday's game with a 2-11 record overall and is winless in the Mountain West (0-3).
• Prior to a 37-point defeat to Colorado State on Jan. 7, the Falcons narrowly dropped a two-point contest at Utah State.
• Air Force is averaging a league-low 52.5 points and is being outscored by 16 points per game. AFA is shooting just 32.7 percent from the field.
• No Falcon is averaging double digits in scoring, but three are just over nine points per game: Mariah Forde (9.5 ppg), Kailin Davis (9.2 ppg) and Cortney Porter (9.2 ppg). In conference, though, Porter (13.7 ppg), Forde (10.7 ppg) and Kassady Huffman (10.3 ppg) are all in double figures.
• Five Air Force's top seven scorers did not play for the Falcons a season ago.
• Air Force has two of the top three freshman scorers in the MW. Forde is ranks second amongst freshman while Davis is third.
• Dee Bennett leads the Falcons on the glass, pulling down 7.8 rebounds per game.
Chasing 60
• With the strength of Jaime White's teams being on the defensive side of the ball, a benchmark for its offense has been to score 60 points. Under White, Fresno State has won 74.5 percent of those games (38-13). The Bulldogs' record when scoring between 60-69 points is 23-10.
• This season, the 'Dogs have won each of its games when scoring more than 60 points (9-0).
Holding teams down
• The Bulldogs have held its opponents to 60 points or less in six of its nine wins.
• Only three teams have scored more than 70 points against the 'Dogs this season (Washington, 85; New Mexico 80; San Jose State 74). Fresno State allowed four teams to score at least 80 points during the 2015-16 season. All four games resulted in losses. Washington scored the most of any Bulldog opponent that season (89).
Rarity of 80
• In the conference opener against New Mexico, Fresno State allowed at least 80 points to a conference opponent since the 2013-14 season when the Bulldogs gave up 80 to San Jose State in 107-80 victory.
• That season, the Bulldogs allowed at least 80 points twice to Mountain West opponents, giving up 87 on the road at Wyoming in an 87-76 loss.
• Fresno State has allowed at least 80 points to MW opponents in only three games since it joined the league during the 2012-13 season.
Winning away from home
• Fresno State has been at its best this year when playing away from the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs have posted a 5-2 record this season when playing outside of Fresno. Fresno State's lone loss away from home was at then-No. 13 Washington.
• The Bulldogs four losses at home this season (4-4) is tied for its most since the opening of the Save Mart Center 2003.
Breaking 3-point curse
• During the past two seasons, Fresno State has struggled in the win column when making six or more 3-pointers. The Bulldogs' record in such games during the first two seasons under Jaime White was 11-11.
• The 'Dogs have seemingly reversed the trend this year by holding a 7-0 record when knocking down at least six 3's.
Erasing deficits
• Heading into its last game of nonconference play, Fresno State was 0-3 when trailing at the half. The Bulldogs reversed that trend at Weber State, turning a six-point halftime deficit into a three-point win.
• Two games later, the 'Dogs again came back from a halftime deficit, putting together an 11-point swing in the second half at Nevada.
• It was Fresno State's 15th win since the 2014-15 season when trailing at the half (15-17).
Same player, new year
• It may be another year but junior Bego Faz Davalos hadn't seen a drop off from last year. Through 15 games, the center's numbers are on par from last season as she is averaging 14.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
• Faz Davalos leads the Bulldogs in points, rebounds, blocks, assists, and steals.
• She ranks fourth nationally in double-doubles with 10 and ranks third in program history with 26.
• She has recorded at least four blocked shots in seven games this season.
• With 10 double-doubles this season, she is four away from tying the single-season school record which she set during the 2015-16 season.
Time to shine
• After playing in 11 games as a freshman, and logging 6.3 minutes per game, Candice White leads team in minutes (33.4), is second in points (14.0) and third in rebounds (5.4).
• The sophomore leads the team in steals per game (1.5). White has swiped three or more steals in four games, including a career-high five against CSU Dominguez Hills.
• She has reached double figures in 11 of 15 games.
• White has recorded three of the team's top five scoring performances this season, including a career-high 25 points at Nevada and 21-point games versus UC Irvine and CSU Dominguez Hills.
• In conference, White is 10th in scoring (14.5), 10th in field-goal percentage (46.6) first in free-throw percentage (91.8), 12th in steals (1.5), eighth in 3-point field goals made per game (1.9), 12th in 3-point percentage (37.7) and third in minutes played (32.8).
Taking charity
• Prior to missing three free throws versus CSU Dominguez Hills, sophomore Candice White ranked fourth nationally in free-throw percentage. She is currently No. 12 at 91.8 percent (45-of-49).
• White opened the season with 18 consecutive free throws which is the most on record to start a season by a Bulldog dating back to the 1983-84 season. Records are not available prior to the 1983-84 season.
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Jan. 11, 2017 – 7 p.m. PT – Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Video: Mountain West Network (Christian Lukens)
Radio: 790 AM ESPN2 (Christian Lukens)
Series History: Fresno State leads 9-0
Next Up: at Boise State (Jan. 14 • 1 p.m. PT), vs. Air Force (Jan. 18 • 6 p.m. PT)
Opening Tip
• Fresno State hosts its Salute to Services game on Wednesday night as Air Force comes to Fresno. Tipoff between the Bulldogs and Falcons is slated for 7 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center and will broadcast live on the Mountain West Network.
Salute to Services
• All military and veterans will receive free admission to Wednesday night's game.
• Military, veterans and Fresno State ROTC Air Force will be honored during the game.
Bulldog Bones
• Junior Bego Faz Davalos ranks in the top 10 in the NCAA in six stat categories. The 6-foot-3 center ranks fourth in the country in blocks per game (3.7) and third in total blocks (56), third in triple-doubles (1), fourth in double-doubles (10), and ninth in rebounds per game (11.0) and 10th defensive rebounds per game (8.0).
• Faz Davalos is one of five players in the NCAA to average at least 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Faz Davalos leads the Bulldogs in points (14.7), rebounds (11.0), assists (2.5), blocks (3.7) and steals (1.5) per game.
• After struggling during the opening three games of the conference season, not reaching double figures in each contest, the junior broke out with a 20-point, 19-rebound performance in an 88-74 defeat of San Jose State on Jan. 7.
• Sophomore Candice White leads the team in steals (1.5) and is second in points (14.0) and third rebounds (5.4) per game.
• At Nevada on Dec. 31, White posted 25 points on 9-of-13 shooting. It was the most by a Bulldog since Alex Sheedy scored 25 points against Wyoming on Feb. 25, 2015.
• Fresno State is 20th nationally in least committed fouls. The 'Dogs commit just 14.1 personal fouls per game.
• The 'Dogs rank 27th in the NCAA in blocked shots per game (5.5) and 26th in total blocks (82).
Series history with Air Force
• With a season sweep of Air Force last season, Fresno State remained undefeated against the Falcons all-time with a 9-0 record.
• The Bulldogs' lowest margin of victory in the series is nine which happened twice during the 1995-96 season.
• Since Fresno State moved into the Mountain West, the closest game in the series is a 60-47 result on Jan. 30, 2013 in Fresno.
• Fresno State's largest margin of victory against the Falcons came on Jan. 8, 2014 in a 77-43 win in Colorado.
• In its two home games against Air Force since 2014, Fresno State has won by an average margin of 25.5 points.
A look at Air Force
• Air Force enters Wednesday's game with a 2-11 record overall and is winless in the Mountain West (0-3).
• Prior to a 37-point defeat to Colorado State on Jan. 7, the Falcons narrowly dropped a two-point contest at Utah State.
• Air Force is averaging a league-low 52.5 points and is being outscored by 16 points per game. AFA is shooting just 32.7 percent from the field.
• No Falcon is averaging double digits in scoring, but three are just over nine points per game: Mariah Forde (9.5 ppg), Kailin Davis (9.2 ppg) and Cortney Porter (9.2 ppg). In conference, though, Porter (13.7 ppg), Forde (10.7 ppg) and Kassady Huffman (10.3 ppg) are all in double figures.
• Five Air Force's top seven scorers did not play for the Falcons a season ago.
• Air Force has two of the top three freshman scorers in the MW. Forde is ranks second amongst freshman while Davis is third.
• Dee Bennett leads the Falcons on the glass, pulling down 7.8 rebounds per game.
Chasing 60
• With the strength of Jaime White's teams being on the defensive side of the ball, a benchmark for its offense has been to score 60 points. Under White, Fresno State has won 74.5 percent of those games (38-13). The Bulldogs' record when scoring between 60-69 points is 23-10.
• This season, the 'Dogs have won each of its games when scoring more than 60 points (9-0).
Holding teams down
• The Bulldogs have held its opponents to 60 points or less in six of its nine wins.
• Only three teams have scored more than 70 points against the 'Dogs this season (Washington, 85; New Mexico 80; San Jose State 74). Fresno State allowed four teams to score at least 80 points during the 2015-16 season. All four games resulted in losses. Washington scored the most of any Bulldog opponent that season (89).
Rarity of 80
• In the conference opener against New Mexico, Fresno State allowed at least 80 points to a conference opponent since the 2013-14 season when the Bulldogs gave up 80 to San Jose State in 107-80 victory.
• That season, the Bulldogs allowed at least 80 points twice to Mountain West opponents, giving up 87 on the road at Wyoming in an 87-76 loss.
• Fresno State has allowed at least 80 points to MW opponents in only three games since it joined the league during the 2012-13 season.
Winning away from home
• Fresno State has been at its best this year when playing away from the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs have posted a 5-2 record this season when playing outside of Fresno. Fresno State's lone loss away from home was at then-No. 13 Washington.
• The Bulldogs four losses at home this season (4-4) is tied for its most since the opening of the Save Mart Center 2003.
Breaking 3-point curse
• During the past two seasons, Fresno State has struggled in the win column when making six or more 3-pointers. The Bulldogs' record in such games during the first two seasons under Jaime White was 11-11.
• The 'Dogs have seemingly reversed the trend this year by holding a 7-0 record when knocking down at least six 3's.
Erasing deficits
• Heading into its last game of nonconference play, Fresno State was 0-3 when trailing at the half. The Bulldogs reversed that trend at Weber State, turning a six-point halftime deficit into a three-point win.
• Two games later, the 'Dogs again came back from a halftime deficit, putting together an 11-point swing in the second half at Nevada.
• It was Fresno State's 15th win since the 2014-15 season when trailing at the half (15-17).
Same player, new year
• It may be another year but junior Bego Faz Davalos hadn't seen a drop off from last year. Through 15 games, the center's numbers are on par from last season as she is averaging 14.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 blocks, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
• Faz Davalos leads the Bulldogs in points, rebounds, blocks, assists, and steals.
• She ranks fourth nationally in double-doubles with 10 and ranks third in program history with 26.
• She has recorded at least four blocked shots in seven games this season.
• With 10 double-doubles this season, she is four away from tying the single-season school record which she set during the 2015-16 season.
Time to shine
• After playing in 11 games as a freshman, and logging 6.3 minutes per game, Candice White leads team in minutes (33.4), is second in points (14.0) and third in rebounds (5.4).
• The sophomore leads the team in steals per game (1.5). White has swiped three or more steals in four games, including a career-high five against CSU Dominguez Hills.
• She has reached double figures in 11 of 15 games.
• White has recorded three of the team's top five scoring performances this season, including a career-high 25 points at Nevada and 21-point games versus UC Irvine and CSU Dominguez Hills.
• In conference, White is 10th in scoring (14.5), 10th in field-goal percentage (46.6) first in free-throw percentage (91.8), 12th in steals (1.5), eighth in 3-point field goals made per game (1.9), 12th in 3-point percentage (37.7) and third in minutes played (32.8).
Taking charity
• Prior to missing three free throws versus CSU Dominguez Hills, sophomore Candice White ranked fourth nationally in free-throw percentage. She is currently No. 12 at 91.8 percent (45-of-49).
• White opened the season with 18 consecutive free throws which is the most on record to start a season by a Bulldog dating back to the 1983-84 season. Records are not available prior to the 1983-84 season.
"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.bulldogschoarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.
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