Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, November 30
Santa Barbara, Calif.
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
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64
at
57
UC Santa Barbara
1-6
1
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4
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Fresno State
20
12
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20
64
UC Santa Barbara
15
11
16
15
57
Utti, ‘Dogs lasso Gauchos for first road win, 64-57
11/30/2017 10:10:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Maddi Utti and Candice White combine for 39 points to lead the Bulldogs.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fresno State continued its four game road trip with a 64-57 win against UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night at the Thunderdome. The Bulldogs got off to a hot start but the Gauchos would fight their way back and keep it close until the 'Dogs took control late in the fourth quarter to secure their first road win of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State got off to a quick start in the opening period as Utti poured in 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the early going. The Bulldogs held an 18-5 lead over UCSB but the Gauchos would close the first quarter on a 10-2 run to bring the score to 20-15 in favor of the 'Dogs at the end of one.
It was a lower-scoring affair in the second as both squads tightened up on the defensive end. Utti added four more points for Fresno State to eclipse her previous career-high of 12 points before halftime as the Bulldogs led 32-26 at the break. The 'Dogs outscored UCSB 20-6 in the paint through the first two quarters.
UCSB outscored Fresno State 16-12 in the third in large part due to a 13-6 run to close the period. Even with a strong third period by the Gauchos, the 'Dogs still held a 44-42 lead heading into the fourth with the help of 6-of-12 shooting in the frame.
The Gauchos got hot from behind the arc to start the final quarter and took a 50-47 lead with just over seven minutes remaining, but Fresno State would weather the storm behind Candice White down the stretch to escape with a 64-57 victory.
TEAM NOTES
Maddi Utti – Career-high 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
Fresno State will make the trip down Highway 101 to Cal State Northridge for a Saturday matinee against the Matadors. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at the Matadome.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State got off to a quick start in the opening period as Utti poured in 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the early going. The Bulldogs held an 18-5 lead over UCSB but the Gauchos would close the first quarter on a 10-2 run to bring the score to 20-15 in favor of the 'Dogs at the end of one.
It was a lower-scoring affair in the second as both squads tightened up on the defensive end. Utti added four more points for Fresno State to eclipse her previous career-high of 12 points before halftime as the Bulldogs led 32-26 at the break. The 'Dogs outscored UCSB 20-6 in the paint through the first two quarters.
UCSB outscored Fresno State 16-12 in the third in large part due to a 13-6 run to close the period. Even with a strong third period by the Gauchos, the 'Dogs still held a 44-42 lead heading into the fourth with the help of 6-of-12 shooting in the frame.
The Gauchos got hot from behind the arc to start the final quarter and took a 50-47 lead with just over seven minutes remaining, but Fresno State would weather the storm behind Candice White down the stretch to escape with a 64-57 victory.
TEAM NOTES
- Fresno State held UCSB to 21-of-62 shooting for the game (33.9%).
- The Bulldogs outrebounded the Gauchos 45-32.
- The 'Dogs outscored UC Santa Barbara 28-18 in the paint.
Maddi Utti – Career-high 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
- Finished 9-of-10 from the field.
- First true freshman to score 20 points in a game since Rosie Moult vs. Idaho on Feb. 10, 2010.
- First freshman to score at least 20 points in a game since Taylor Thompson scored 21 points at Utah State on Jan. 8, 2011 as a redshirt freshman.
- Second double-double of her career.
- Her 11 rebounds were a game-high.
- Was a perfect 4-of-4 from the free throw line and is now 19-of-19 on the season. The streak surpasses her previous of 18 straight made free throws to open the 2016-17 season and is now the longest such streak to open a season in Bulldog history.
- Tied for second on the team with eight rebounds.
- Four blocks marks a career-high.
Fresno State will make the trip down Highway 101 to Cal State Northridge for a Saturday matinee against the Matadors. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at the Matadome.
"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
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Team Stats
FS
UCSB
FG%
.472
.339
3FG%
.182
.393
FT%
.600
.333
RB
45
32
TO
21
15
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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