Fresno State’s comeback falls short in 85-72 loss to CSUN

Saturday, December 2

Northridge, Calif.

2 p.m. PT

Fresno State

2-5

CSUN

2-6

Fresno State

CSUN

Photo by: Cary Edmondson

Fresno State’s comeback falls short in 85-72 loss to CSUN

12/2/2017 5:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

Candice White tallies a career-high 34 points.

By: Justin Clark / Communications Intern

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Fresno State faced off against CSUN on Saturday afternoon at the Matadome in pursuit of its second straight road win and second straight victory over a Big West opponent. The Matadors led 50-27 at the half, but the Bulldogs would outscore Cal State Northridge 25-10 in the third quarter and keep it within single digits until under three minutes remaining before ultimately falling, 85-72.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State came out strong and took a 9-8 lead with 6:30 remaining in the opening quarter before CSUN's offense started clicking. By the 5:21 mark of the first period, the Matadors had taken a 14-9 lead and at the end of one, CSUN led 25-18 over the Bulldogs.

The Matadors caught fire from downtown in the second period as CSUN hit 5-of-7 from 3-point range en route to its second consecutive 25-point quarter. The 'Dogs struggled on the offensive end in the second as they only managed nine points in the frame. Cal State Northridge took a 50-27 lead into the locker room.

It was a completely different Fresno State team in the third quarter. The Bulldogs outscored CSUN 25-10 and ended the period on a 22-2 run. The 'Dogs shot 10-of-13 (76%) from the floor and held the Matadors to 4-of-12 shooting. Cal State Northridge's lead shrunk to 60-52 after three.

Fresno State was within single-digits until just under three minutes remaining, but CSUN was able to fend off the Bulldog charge and earn an 85-72 win.

TEAM NOTES

Fresno State scored 27 points off Matador turnovers.
The Bulldogs outscored CSUN 16-8 on the fast break.
The 'Dogs tallied 15 steals.

PLAYER NOTES
Candice White – 34 points (career-high), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, two steals

Nailed 5-of-9 from 3-point range.
Went a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line. White is now a perfect 26-of-26 this season.
Led the team with six rebounds.
First Fresno State player to score 30 points in a game since Raven Fox scored 31 at San Diego on Nov. 28, 2014.

Maddi Utti – 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals

Fourth straight game with double-figure scoring.
Shot 6-of-10 from the field.
Tied for team lead with four assists.
Tied for team lead with three steals.

NEXT UP
Fresno State will return home to face off against Pacific on Thursday, Dec. 7. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. PT at Save Mart Center.

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