Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, December 20
Fresno, Calif.
12 p.m. PT
Fresno State
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Weber State
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Photo by: Keith Kountz
Fresno State wins thriller over Weber State, 81-78
12/20/2017 2:57:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Aly Gamez finishes with a season-high 18 points in the victory.
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State welcomed Weber State to the Save Mart Center on Wednesday afternoon for its final nonconference matchup of the season. Evenly matched throughout, Candice White sank a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds remaining and the score tied at 78-78 to hand the Bulldogs their fourth victory in the last six games.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Weber State jumped out to a 15-9 lead but Fresno State would end the first quarter on a 10-4 run as the game was tied 19-19 after one. Aly Gamez logged 11 of the Bulldogs' 19 points in the opening period.
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The two squads went back-and-forth in the second period. By halftime, there were nine lead changes but Fresno State held a slight edge over Weber State at 32-21 heading into the locker room. Both teams shot under 40 percent for the half but the 'Dogs drained 5-of-11 from beyond the arc. Gamez knocked down a 3-point shot in the period to eclipse her previous career-high of 13 points.
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The third quarter was the highest scoring period of the contest. Both teams were firing on all cylinders on the offensive end as Weber State outscored Fresno State 27-25. The Bulldogs shot 50 percent from the field while the Wildcats shot 53 percent en route to taking a 58-57 lead into the fourth.
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The score stayed close throughout the final period. With 9.6 seconds, Larryn Brooks converted on three free throws to tie the game at 78-78 for Weber State. But with time waning down, White slipped between two Wildcats and nailed a 3-pointer that touched nothing but nylon to put Fresno State up 81-78. The Bulldogs' defense held on Weber State's final possession as they came out victorious.
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TEAM NOTES
- Shot 12-of-26 from 3-point range (46 percent).
- The 12 made 3-pointers was a season-high, passing the 11 the Bulldogs made against Pacific on Dec. 7.
- The Bulldogs outrebounded Weber State 45-38, tying their largest margin for the season (UC Santa Barbara, Nov. 30)
- Fresno State tallied 16 assists.
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PLAYER NOTES
Aly Gamez – 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals
- Scored a season-high 18 points, with 11 coming during the opening 10 minutes.
- Grabbed a season-high seven rebounds.
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Breanne Knishka – 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
- Poured in a career-high 17 points.
- Shot 6-of-8 from the field (4-of-5 3PT FG).
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Candice White – 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
- Made the game-clinching 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation.
- Went 2-of-2 from the free throw line, extending her streak to 45 straight this season and 51 straight dating back to last season moving her to ninth all-time in Division I history.
QUOTES
Head Coach Jaime White
On Candice White's game winner….
"I think if anybody, Candice can. It was a great save by Bree Delaney to pop it back to her and then the awareness to shoot that shot. It's hard that we were even in that situation. Obviously, we fouled on the shot on the other end which was unfortunate, but the basketball gods were in our favor tonight and it took everything we had."
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On Saraya Smith providing a spark…
"Saraya has been playing like that in practice. I think she's decided that she wants to play and wants to be a part of what we're doing. We've been waiting for her to buy-in a little bit more defensively but I think she's been doing that so we thought it was time."
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NEXT UP
Fresno State will travel to Reno as the Bulldogs begin Mountain West play with a road game against Nevada on Dec. 28. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT.
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"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:
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Weber State jumped out to a 15-9 lead but Fresno State would end the first quarter on a 10-4 run as the game was tied 19-19 after one. Aly Gamez logged 11 of the Bulldogs' 19 points in the opening period.
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The two squads went back-and-forth in the second period. By halftime, there were nine lead changes but Fresno State held a slight edge over Weber State at 32-21 heading into the locker room. Both teams shot under 40 percent for the half but the 'Dogs drained 5-of-11 from beyond the arc. Gamez knocked down a 3-point shot in the period to eclipse her previous career-high of 13 points.
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The third quarter was the highest scoring period of the contest. Both teams were firing on all cylinders on the offensive end as Weber State outscored Fresno State 27-25. The Bulldogs shot 50 percent from the field while the Wildcats shot 53 percent en route to taking a 58-57 lead into the fourth.
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The score stayed close throughout the final period. With 9.6 seconds, Larryn Brooks converted on three free throws to tie the game at 78-78 for Weber State. But with time waning down, White slipped between two Wildcats and nailed a 3-pointer that touched nothing but nylon to put Fresno State up 81-78. The Bulldogs' defense held on Weber State's final possession as they came out victorious.
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TEAM NOTES
- Shot 12-of-26 from 3-point range (46 percent).
- The 12 made 3-pointers was a season-high, passing the 11 the Bulldogs made against Pacific on Dec. 7.
- The Bulldogs outrebounded Weber State 45-38, tying their largest margin for the season (UC Santa Barbara, Nov. 30)
- Fresno State tallied 16 assists.
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PLAYER NOTES
Aly Gamez – 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals
- Scored a season-high 18 points, with 11 coming during the opening 10 minutes.
- Grabbed a season-high seven rebounds.
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Breanne Knishka – 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
- Poured in a career-high 17 points.
- Shot 6-of-8 from the field (4-of-5 3PT FG).
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Candice White – 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
- Made the game-clinching 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in regulation.
- Went 2-of-2 from the free throw line, extending her streak to 45 straight this season and 51 straight dating back to last season moving her to ninth all-time in Division I history.
QUOTES
Head Coach Jaime White
On Candice White's game winner….
"I think if anybody, Candice can. It was a great save by Bree Delaney to pop it back to her and then the awareness to shoot that shot. It's hard that we were even in that situation. Obviously, we fouled on the shot on the other end which was unfortunate, but the basketball gods were in our favor tonight and it took everything we had."
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On Saraya Smith providing a spark…
"Saraya has been playing like that in practice. I think she's decided that she wants to play and wants to be a part of what we're doing. We've been waiting for her to buy-in a little bit more defensively but I think she's been doing that so we thought it was time."
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NEXT UP
Fresno State will travel to Reno as the Bulldogs begin Mountain West play with a road game against Nevada on Dec. 28. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. PT.
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"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:Â @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram:Â fresnostwbb
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat:Â FSAthletics
Team Stats
WSU
FS
FG%
.389
.422
3FG%
.185
.462
FT%
.850
.750
RB
38
45
TO
10
17
STL
13
5
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
6
Players Mentioned
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