Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, December 20
Fresno, Calif.
12 p.m. PT
Fresno State
vs
Weber State
Photo by: Keith Kountz
'Dogs close nonconference slate with Weber State Wednesday afternoon
12/19/2017 3:24:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Tipoff slated for noon PT.
Game 11: Fresno State (4-6) vs. Weber State (8-2)
Dec. 20, 2017 – 12 p.m. PT – Fresno, Calif.
Video: Mountain West Network (Randy Rosenbloom)
Radio:Â 790AMÂ ESPN2Â (Randy Rosenbloom)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Series History:Â Fresno State leads 1-0
Last Meeting:Â Fresno State won 60-57 on Dec. 19, 2016 in Ogden, Utah
Opening Tip                                                                                                  Â
• Wednesday's matchup will mark the second all-time meeting between Fresno State and Weber State. The teams clashed last season in Ogden, Utah with the Bulldogs defeating the Wildcats 60-57.
• Fresno State has won three out of its last five dating back to Nov. 30 at UC Santa Barbara when the Bulldogs came away with a 64-57 victory.
• The 'Dogs are 3-2 at the Save Mart Center this season after picking up wins over Pacific and Montana in their last two contests on their home court.
• Wednesday's game will stream live on the Mountain West Network. Randy Rosenbloom will have the call on 790AM ESPN2.
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. Fresno State Faculty and Staff receive free admission.
• Wear a holiday sweater, get in for FREE!Â
Bulldog Bones                                                                                              Â
• On Dec. 7, Fresno State reached 81 points for the second time this season. It marked the first time since the 2013-14 season that the 'Dogs have eclipsed the 80-point barrier more than once in a season. The 2013-14 team scored 80-plus on three occasions.
• Candice White has scored in double figures in nine out of 10 games this season. The junior guard leads the 'Dogs in points (16.7), rebounds (6.3) and assists (2.5).
• White is the only player in the nation to still be perfect from the free-throw line (43-of-43). Her streak of 43 made free throws ranks first in the country.
• Fresno State had just five turnovers at San Francisco on Dec. 17, its lowest total since 2014.
• In the absence of Kristina Cavey, who was averaging 14.0 points per game during the first three games, freshman Maddi Utti has helped out the team's scoring, averaging 11.9 points per contest, while she has logged double figures in six of seven games.
• Fresno State ranks second in the Mountain West at steals with 10.0 per game.
• Against Pacific, Bree Delaney broke the freshman record for points in a single game with 28, passing Jaleesa Ross and Kellie Murphy-Attebery who each had 24. She was the second Bulldog to score at least 20 points in a game this season and fourth overall.
Fresno State vs. Weber State                                                                       Â
• This is the second meeting between the two teams.
• Fresno State defeated the Wildcats 60-57 last season in Ogden, Utah, overcoming a six-point halftime deficit.
A look at Weber State                                                                                  Â
• The Wildcats come into the week with an 8-2 record, including a 2-1 mark on the road.
• Weber State is led by Larryn Brooks, who averages 20.3 points per game which ranks 27th in the NCAA. The redshirt senior is shooting at a 41.6 percent clip from behind the arc, where she ranked 13th in the Big 12 conference at Texas Tech a season ago. She is 10th nationally in 3-pointers made per game with 3.7.
• With the help of Brooks and its other long-range threat in Kallie Quinn, Weber State ranks 14th in the nation in 3's made per game with 9.9.
• So far this season, the Wildcats have been a team that finishes strong. They have scored 226 points in the fourth quarter (22.6 average) and have collectively outscored their opponents by 56 in the final period.
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Somewhat of a lost art in today's game, the free throw line has become a spot of consistency for Candice White. After putting together free throw streaks of 15, 16 and 18 during the 2016-17 season, Candice White has gone above and beyond those marks to open this season, more than doubling her previous-best streak. As of Dec. 13, the junior has strung together 43 made attempts. With six makes to end last season her streak of 49 ranks 10th all-time in Division I
• White stands alone atop the nation's free-throw percentage leaderboard (100%).
• White was 18-of-18 through five games last year, missing her first attempt on Nov. 30, 2016.
• Dating back to last season, White has made 49 straight free throws.
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Spurtability                                                                                                  Â
Fresno State has shown this season that it has the ability to put together significant runs against its opponents. In five of their 10 games, the Bulldogs have had stretches where they have outscored teams by at least 15 points.
• Against Eastern Washington (21-4 in 7 minutes) and Pacific (24-9 in 9 minutes), the 'Dogs used significant stretches to put distance between them and their opponents.
• Fresno State used a 16-point difference to versus Montana (27-11 in 11 minutes) to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit to win by three.
• The Bulldogs also nearly erased 20-plus point deficits against CSUN (22-2 in 6 minutes) and San Francisco (23-4 in 9 minutes).
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Playing from behind                                                                                    Â
Not something teams want to do, the Bulldogs have found themselves playing from behind more often than not during the nonconference season. In all six of Fresno State's losses, the 'Dogs have trailed after the first quarter. Fresno State is 1-6 this season when trailing after the opening quarter. In those seven games, the 'Dogs have trailed by an average of 7.0 points after the first 10 minutes.Â
• In five of the Bulldogs' six losses, they have trailed by 12 points or more at the half.
• The 'Dogs have won once this season when trailing after 20 minutes (15 points against Montana).
• Through 10 games, Fresno State has gone into the half facing an average deficit of 7.7 points.
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Unquestioned leader                                                                                    Â
In her third season at Fresno State, and second as a starter, Candice White has become the unquestioned leader for the Bulldogs through her work ethic and production on the court. Whether it's been calmly sinking one free throw after another or exploding for double-digit points in a quarter, White has been the engine that has helped Fresno State run this season. As of Dec. 18, the junior is averaging 16.9 points per game (second in the MW) and has tallied double figures in nine of 10 games this season.Â
• In 2016-17, White's 489 points scored was the 10th-most in a single season at Fresno State. She is currently on pace to eclipse the 1,000-point mark for her career this season.
• In the Bulldogs' game at CSUN on Dec. 2, White poured in a career-high 34 points, the first 30-point game for a 'Dog since Raven Fox scored 31 at San Diego on Nov. 28, 2014. The total was two shy of the program record for points in a game.
• White is currently the only player in the NCAA to be perfect from the free-throw line (43-of-43).
• Nationally, White finished the 2016-17 season ranked No. 15 in free throw percentage in the NCAA at 87.7 percent (100-of-114) and No. 37 in 3-point percentage at 40.1 (69-of-172), and is 11th and 24th, respectively, among returners. The 87.7 percent was the highest free-throw percentage in a single season at Fresno State.
 "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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Dec. 20, 2017 – 12 p.m. PT – Fresno, Calif.
Video: Mountain West Network (Randy Rosenbloom)
Radio:Â 790AMÂ ESPN2Â (Randy Rosenbloom)
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Series History:Â Fresno State leads 1-0
Last Meeting:Â Fresno State won 60-57 on Dec. 19, 2016 in Ogden, Utah
Opening Tip                                                                                                  Â
• Wednesday's matchup will mark the second all-time meeting between Fresno State and Weber State. The teams clashed last season in Ogden, Utah with the Bulldogs defeating the Wildcats 60-57.
• Fresno State has won three out of its last five dating back to Nov. 30 at UC Santa Barbara when the Bulldogs came away with a 64-57 victory.
• The 'Dogs are 3-2 at the Save Mart Center this season after picking up wins over Pacific and Montana in their last two contests on their home court.
• Wednesday's game will stream live on the Mountain West Network. Randy Rosenbloom will have the call on 790AM ESPN2.
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. Fresno State Faculty and Staff receive free admission.
• Wear a holiday sweater, get in for FREE!Â
Bulldog Bones                                                                                              Â
• On Dec. 7, Fresno State reached 81 points for the second time this season. It marked the first time since the 2013-14 season that the 'Dogs have eclipsed the 80-point barrier more than once in a season. The 2013-14 team scored 80-plus on three occasions.
• Candice White has scored in double figures in nine out of 10 games this season. The junior guard leads the 'Dogs in points (16.7), rebounds (6.3) and assists (2.5).
• White is the only player in the nation to still be perfect from the free-throw line (43-of-43). Her streak of 43 made free throws ranks first in the country.
• Fresno State had just five turnovers at San Francisco on Dec. 17, its lowest total since 2014.
• In the absence of Kristina Cavey, who was averaging 14.0 points per game during the first three games, freshman Maddi Utti has helped out the team's scoring, averaging 11.9 points per contest, while she has logged double figures in six of seven games.
• Fresno State ranks second in the Mountain West at steals with 10.0 per game.
• Against Pacific, Bree Delaney broke the freshman record for points in a single game with 28, passing Jaleesa Ross and Kellie Murphy-Attebery who each had 24. She was the second Bulldog to score at least 20 points in a game this season and fourth overall.
Fresno State vs. Weber State                                                                       Â
• This is the second meeting between the two teams.
• Fresno State defeated the Wildcats 60-57 last season in Ogden, Utah, overcoming a six-point halftime deficit.
A look at Weber State                                                                                  Â
• The Wildcats come into the week with an 8-2 record, including a 2-1 mark on the road.
• Weber State is led by Larryn Brooks, who averages 20.3 points per game which ranks 27th in the NCAA. The redshirt senior is shooting at a 41.6 percent clip from behind the arc, where she ranked 13th in the Big 12 conference at Texas Tech a season ago. She is 10th nationally in 3-pointers made per game with 3.7.
• With the help of Brooks and its other long-range threat in Kallie Quinn, Weber State ranks 14th in the nation in 3's made per game with 9.9.
• So far this season, the Wildcats have been a team that finishes strong. They have scored 226 points in the fourth quarter (22.6 average) and have collectively outscored their opponents by 56 in the final period.
Taking what's FREEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Somewhat of a lost art in today's game, the free throw line has become a spot of consistency for Candice White. After putting together free throw streaks of 15, 16 and 18 during the 2016-17 season, Candice White has gone above and beyond those marks to open this season, more than doubling her previous-best streak. As of Dec. 13, the junior has strung together 43 made attempts. With six makes to end last season her streak of 49 ranks 10th all-time in Division I
• White stands alone atop the nation's free-throw percentage leaderboard (100%).
• White was 18-of-18 through five games last year, missing her first attempt on Nov. 30, 2016.
• Dating back to last season, White has made 49 straight free throws.
Â
Spurtability                                                                                                  Â
Fresno State has shown this season that it has the ability to put together significant runs against its opponents. In five of their 10 games, the Bulldogs have had stretches where they have outscored teams by at least 15 points.
• Against Eastern Washington (21-4 in 7 minutes) and Pacific (24-9 in 9 minutes), the 'Dogs used significant stretches to put distance between them and their opponents.
• Fresno State used a 16-point difference to versus Montana (27-11 in 11 minutes) to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit to win by three.
• The Bulldogs also nearly erased 20-plus point deficits against CSUN (22-2 in 6 minutes) and San Francisco (23-4 in 9 minutes).
Â
Playing from behind                                                                                    Â
Not something teams want to do, the Bulldogs have found themselves playing from behind more often than not during the nonconference season. In all six of Fresno State's losses, the 'Dogs have trailed after the first quarter. Fresno State is 1-6 this season when trailing after the opening quarter. In those seven games, the 'Dogs have trailed by an average of 7.0 points after the first 10 minutes.Â
• In five of the Bulldogs' six losses, they have trailed by 12 points or more at the half.
• The 'Dogs have won once this season when trailing after 20 minutes (15 points against Montana).
• Through 10 games, Fresno State has gone into the half facing an average deficit of 7.7 points.
Â
Unquestioned leader                                                                                    Â
In her third season at Fresno State, and second as a starter, Candice White has become the unquestioned leader for the Bulldogs through her work ethic and production on the court. Whether it's been calmly sinking one free throw after another or exploding for double-digit points in a quarter, White has been the engine that has helped Fresno State run this season. As of Dec. 18, the junior is averaging 16.9 points per game (second in the MW) and has tallied double figures in nine of 10 games this season.Â
• In 2016-17, White's 489 points scored was the 10th-most in a single season at Fresno State. She is currently on pace to eclipse the 1,000-point mark for her career this season.
• In the Bulldogs' game at CSUN on Dec. 2, White poured in a career-high 34 points, the first 30-point game for a 'Dog since Raven Fox scored 31 at San Diego on Nov. 28, 2014. The total was two shy of the program record for points in a game.
• White is currently the only player in the NCAA to be perfect from the free-throw line (43-of-43).
• Nationally, White finished the 2016-17 season ranked No. 15 in free throw percentage in the NCAA at 87.7 percent (100-of-114) and No. 37 in 3-point percentage at 40.1 (69-of-172), and is 11th and 24th, respectively, among returners. The 87.7 percent was the highest free-throw percentage in a single season at Fresno State.
 "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.
Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram:Â fresnostwbb
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat:Â FSAthletics
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