Fresno State falls to UC Riverside, 68-56

Sunday, November 19

Fresno, Calif.

2 p.m. PT

Fresno State

1-2

UC Riverside

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UC Riverside

Fresno State

Photo by: Keith Kountz

Fresno State falls to UC Riverside, 68-56

11/19/2017 4:42:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

The Bulldogs will hit the road for the first time this season as they clash with UT Arlington on Nov. 24.

By: Justin Clark / Communications Intern

FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State hosted UC Riverside in its third game of the season on Sunday afternoon at Save Mart Center. Both teams struggled on the offensive end to start the game but the Highlanders would eventually find their touch in a 68-56 victory over the Bulldogs.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams came out cold to open the game. In the first quarter, Fresno State shot 5-of-16 from the field while UC Riverside was 6-of-16. Four Bulldogs scored in the period but the Highlanders held a 13-11 advantage heading into the second.

The 'Dogs continued to struggle on offense in the second quarter as they converted on 3-of-19 shots from the field. UC Riverside countered by shooting 50 percent from the floor but only led 29-23 at the half. Breanne Knishka led the way for the Bulldogs with seven points at the break, including 2-of-4 from 3.

Fresno State found an offensive groove in the third quarter as the Bulldogs shot 6-of-11 from the floor. However, UCR stayed hot and shot 10-of-16 (62.5%) from the field. The teams were evenly matched in the period at 25-25 but the Highlanders took a 54-48 lead into the fourth.

The Highlanders built their lead up to 64-50 as they opened the quarter on a 10-2. Fresno State went 3-of-15 in the final 10 minutes while UC Riverside shot 6-of-12 and finished at 50 percent (29-of-58) for the game. The Highlanders went on to win by a score of 68-56 over the 'Dogs for their first win of the season. Cavey, Knishka and White all finished in double figures for Fresno State.

TEAM NOTES

Fresno State was held to 17-of-61 from the floor (27.9%).
The Bulldogs outrebounded UCR on the offensive glass 16-10.
The 'Dogs snagged nine steals while the Highlanders finished with three.
Fresno State only committed 10 turnovers.

PLAYER NOTES
Kristina Cavey – 13 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists

Led the team in scoring
Shot 4-of-9 from the floor

Breanne Knishka – 12 points, 5 rebounds

Finished 3-of-7 from behind the arc
Tied for second on the team with five boards

NEXT UP
Fresno State heads to Texas to take on UT Arlington on Nov. 24 in its first of two straight matchups in the Lone Star State. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. PT.

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