Fresno State Athletics
Tuesday, December 5
Fresno, Calif.
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
vs
CSU Bakersfield
Photo by: Keith Kountz
’Dogs host Roadrunners in Battle for the 99
12/4/2017 10:32:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Fresno State (6-2) enters Tuesday's game on a four-game winning streak and the Bulldogs have won seven straight home games. Tickets start at $10.
Game 9: CSU Bakersfield (4-5) at Fresno State (6-2)
Dec. 5, 2017 -- 7 p.m. PT
Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV/Online: Mountain West Network (Paul Loeffler/Marc Q. Jones)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio (Paul Loeffler/Marc Q. Jones) & 1600 AM ESPN Deportes (Jesse Beltran/Octavio Duarte)
Series History: Fresno State leads 9-5 (overall), 7-2 (games in Fresno) & 5-0 (at Save Mart Center)
Last Meeting: CSU Bakersfield 71, Fresno State 63 (Nov. 22, 2016 • Bakersfield, Calif.)
Looking Ahead: at Cal Poly (Dec. 9); vs. Arkansas Pine-Bluff (Dec. 13); vs. Oregon (Dec. 16)
Opening Tip
• Fresno State is one of eight schools in the West to have made back-to-back postseason appearances (NCAA or NIT).
• Fresno State has won seven consecutive home games.
• Fresno State has won eight straight non-conference home games.
• Fresno State is 44-7 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season, including a 21-3 record against nonconference opponents in that stretch.
• Fresno State will play its next seven games in the state of California, including six home games at the Save Mart Center. This is part of a 10-game Golden State stretch, which also includes an upcoming road game at Cal Poly on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT. The Bulldogs are 3-0 to start the span and have won eight consecutive games played in the Golden State.
The 'Dogs are off and running
• Fresno State has scored at least 75 points in seven of eight games this season.
• This is the first time since the 1996-97 season that Fresno State has scored at least 75 points in at least seven of its first eight games of a season.
• Fresno State sophomore forward Bryson Williams is ninth in the nation (leads the MW) in field goal percentage (68.2 percent, 45-66).
• Fresno State is tied for 15th in the nation (leads the MW) in steals per game (9.5).
• Fresno State is tied for 22nd in the nation for fewest turnovers per game (11.1).
• Fresno State is tied for 17th in the nation (leads the MW) in field goal percentage (51.4 percent, 239-467) this season.
• Fresno State is tied for 29th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage (41.2 percent, 61-148) this season.
Hopkins stepping up for the Bulldogs
Fresno State guard Jaron Hopkins averaged 27.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.5 steals per game in leading the 'Dogs to a 2-0 record this past week, including a record-setting 106-70 road win at LBSU and a 83-71 win over Weber State. Hopkins had career-highs in points (29), made field goals (11), made free throws (7) and steals (7) in the 12-point win over WSU. Hopkins' seven steals are the most in a single game by any MW player this season. He has scored over 25 points in back-to-back games, while making 72.4 percent (21-29) from the field in those two games.
'Dogs host Roadrunners in "Battle for the 99"
Fresno State (6-2) will host CSU Bakersfield (4-5) on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PT inside the Save Mart Center. The game will be broadcast on the Mountain West Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes. Tickets for the game start at $10 through the Save Mart Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Mini-plans and group ticket packages are also on sale by calling 559-278-DOGS (and the pressing "1").
About the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners are 4-5 on the season, but are looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Roadrunners are led by Damiyne Durham (12.0 ppg) and Shon Briggs (11.3 ppg/5.6 rpg). Fresno State leads the all-time series 9-5 with a 7-2 record in games played in Fresno, including a 5-0 mark at the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs have won seven of the last eight meetings between the schools.
Taylor showing why he is one of the MW's best guards
• Fresno State junior guard Deshon Taylor leads all MW guards in scoring (20.0 ppg) and ranks No. 2 overall in the MW (tied for 51st in the nation overall and 20th in the nation for all junior scorers).
• Deshon Taylor has scored at least 10 points in 24 straight games, and at least 15 points in 22 of his 23 career starts at Fresno State.
• Deshon Taylor has made 30 of his last 66 (45.5 percent) 3-point attempts (last 14 games). He has made multiple 3-pointers in 13 of his last 18 games and three or more 3-pointers in seven of the last 17 games.
• Deshon Taylor has made:
~ seven straight free throws
~ at least 10 free throws in four games this season (eight in career)
~ 29 of his last 33 free throw attempts (87.9 percent, three-game span)
~ 54 of his 63 free throws this season (85.7 percent, eight games)
~ 92 of his last 103 free throw attempts (89.3 percent, last 15 games)
~ 146 of his last 160 free throw attempts (91.3 percent, last 20 games)
Protecting the Yard
• Fresno State is 44-7 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 33-4 overall at home since the start of the 2015-16 season.
• Fresno State was 13-2 overall at home last season (8-1 vs. MW opponents).
• Fresno State has won more Mountain West home games than any other MW school in the last three seasons (23-4) and last two seasons (16-2).
• Fresno State has won 16 of its last 17 home games when playing a Mountain West opponent.
• Fresno State has won seven consecutive home games.
(Last Loss: San Diego State 70, Fresno State 67 • 2/8/17)
• Fresno State has won eight straight non-conference home games.
(Last Loss: Prairie View A&M 84, Fresno State 74 • 11/14/17)
• Fresno State has won 16 of its last 17 home games.
• Fresno State has won 25 of its last 27, and 35 of its last 39 home games.
Fresno State's consistency leads to success
Fresno State is one of three Mountain West teams to have finished .500 or better in league play in each of the past four seasons. Fresno State, Boise State and San Diego State have won at least nine conference games in each of the last four seasons. During the four-year stretch, Fresno State has averaged 10.8 conference wins per season, with at least 10 MW wins for three straight seasons, including a 13-5 mark during the 2015-16 season.
Between the Baselines: Statistical Notes
• Fresno State owns a +3.8 turnover margin/game (89-119).
(Fresno State had a +1.2 turnover margin/game (444-485) last season.)
• Fresno State owns a +5.0 steal margin/game (76-36).
(Fresno State had a +2.4 steal margin/game (278-198) last season.)
• Fresno State owns a +6.1 rebounding margin/game (275-226).
(Fresno State had a +0.7 rebounding margin/game (1172-1148) last season.)
• Fresno State has limited seven of its eight opponents to under 80 points this season.
(Fresno State limited 27 of its 33 opponents to under 80 points last season.)
Notable Tidbits about 80
• Fresno State has scored 80 or more points five times this season.
• Fresno State scored 80 or more points eight times last season.
• Fresno State has won 26 of its last 28 games when scoring 80 or more points.
• Fresno State scored 80 or more points in 12 games in 2015-16 and the 'Dogs scored 80 or more points three times during the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 35-5 when scoring 80 or more points since Terry's arrival in 2011 and 30-3 in those games since the start of the 2013-14 season.
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
Dec. 5, 2017 -- 7 p.m. PT
Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV/Online: Mountain West Network (Paul Loeffler/Marc Q. Jones)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN Radio (Paul Loeffler/Marc Q. Jones) & 1600 AM ESPN Deportes (Jesse Beltran/Octavio Duarte)
Series History: Fresno State leads 9-5 (overall), 7-2 (games in Fresno) & 5-0 (at Save Mart Center)
Last Meeting: CSU Bakersfield 71, Fresno State 63 (Nov. 22, 2016 • Bakersfield, Calif.)
Looking Ahead: at Cal Poly (Dec. 9); vs. Arkansas Pine-Bluff (Dec. 13); vs. Oregon (Dec. 16)
Opening Tip
• Fresno State is one of eight schools in the West to have made back-to-back postseason appearances (NCAA or NIT).
• Fresno State has won seven consecutive home games.
• Fresno State has won eight straight non-conference home games.
• Fresno State is 44-7 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season, including a 21-3 record against nonconference opponents in that stretch.
• Fresno State will play its next seven games in the state of California, including six home games at the Save Mart Center. This is part of a 10-game Golden State stretch, which also includes an upcoming road game at Cal Poly on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT. The Bulldogs are 3-0 to start the span and have won eight consecutive games played in the Golden State.
The 'Dogs are off and running
• Fresno State has scored at least 75 points in seven of eight games this season.
• This is the first time since the 1996-97 season that Fresno State has scored at least 75 points in at least seven of its first eight games of a season.
• Fresno State sophomore forward Bryson Williams is ninth in the nation (leads the MW) in field goal percentage (68.2 percent, 45-66).
• Fresno State is tied for 15th in the nation (leads the MW) in steals per game (9.5).
• Fresno State is tied for 22nd in the nation for fewest turnovers per game (11.1).
• Fresno State is tied for 17th in the nation (leads the MW) in field goal percentage (51.4 percent, 239-467) this season.
• Fresno State is tied for 29th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage (41.2 percent, 61-148) this season.
Hopkins stepping up for the Bulldogs
Fresno State guard Jaron Hopkins averaged 27.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 4.5 steals per game in leading the 'Dogs to a 2-0 record this past week, including a record-setting 106-70 road win at LBSU and a 83-71 win over Weber State. Hopkins had career-highs in points (29), made field goals (11), made free throws (7) and steals (7) in the 12-point win over WSU. Hopkins' seven steals are the most in a single game by any MW player this season. He has scored over 25 points in back-to-back games, while making 72.4 percent (21-29) from the field in those two games.
'Dogs host Roadrunners in "Battle for the 99"
Fresno State (6-2) will host CSU Bakersfield (4-5) on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PT inside the Save Mart Center. The game will be broadcast on the Mountain West Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes. Tickets for the game start at $10 through the Save Mart Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Mini-plans and group ticket packages are also on sale by calling 559-278-DOGS (and the pressing "1").
About the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners are 4-5 on the season, but are looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Roadrunners are led by Damiyne Durham (12.0 ppg) and Shon Briggs (11.3 ppg/5.6 rpg). Fresno State leads the all-time series 9-5 with a 7-2 record in games played in Fresno, including a 5-0 mark at the Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs have won seven of the last eight meetings between the schools.
Taylor showing why he is one of the MW's best guards
• Fresno State junior guard Deshon Taylor leads all MW guards in scoring (20.0 ppg) and ranks No. 2 overall in the MW (tied for 51st in the nation overall and 20th in the nation for all junior scorers).
• Deshon Taylor has scored at least 10 points in 24 straight games, and at least 15 points in 22 of his 23 career starts at Fresno State.
• Deshon Taylor has made 30 of his last 66 (45.5 percent) 3-point attempts (last 14 games). He has made multiple 3-pointers in 13 of his last 18 games and three or more 3-pointers in seven of the last 17 games.
• Deshon Taylor has made:
~ seven straight free throws
~ at least 10 free throws in four games this season (eight in career)
~ 29 of his last 33 free throw attempts (87.9 percent, three-game span)
~ 54 of his 63 free throws this season (85.7 percent, eight games)
~ 92 of his last 103 free throw attempts (89.3 percent, last 15 games)
~ 146 of his last 160 free throw attempts (91.3 percent, last 20 games)
Protecting the Yard
• Fresno State is 44-7 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 33-4 overall at home since the start of the 2015-16 season.
• Fresno State was 13-2 overall at home last season (8-1 vs. MW opponents).
• Fresno State has won more Mountain West home games than any other MW school in the last three seasons (23-4) and last two seasons (16-2).
• Fresno State has won 16 of its last 17 home games when playing a Mountain West opponent.
• Fresno State has won seven consecutive home games.
(Last Loss: San Diego State 70, Fresno State 67 • 2/8/17)
• Fresno State has won eight straight non-conference home games.
(Last Loss: Prairie View A&M 84, Fresno State 74 • 11/14/17)
• Fresno State has won 16 of its last 17 home games.
• Fresno State has won 25 of its last 27, and 35 of its last 39 home games.
Fresno State's consistency leads to success
Fresno State is one of three Mountain West teams to have finished .500 or better in league play in each of the past four seasons. Fresno State, Boise State and San Diego State have won at least nine conference games in each of the last four seasons. During the four-year stretch, Fresno State has averaged 10.8 conference wins per season, with at least 10 MW wins for three straight seasons, including a 13-5 mark during the 2015-16 season.
Between the Baselines: Statistical Notes
• Fresno State owns a +3.8 turnover margin/game (89-119).
(Fresno State had a +1.2 turnover margin/game (444-485) last season.)
• Fresno State owns a +5.0 steal margin/game (76-36).
(Fresno State had a +2.4 steal margin/game (278-198) last season.)
• Fresno State owns a +6.1 rebounding margin/game (275-226).
(Fresno State had a +0.7 rebounding margin/game (1172-1148) last season.)
• Fresno State has limited seven of its eight opponents to under 80 points this season.
(Fresno State limited 27 of its 33 opponents to under 80 points last season.)
Notable Tidbits about 80
• Fresno State has scored 80 or more points five times this season.
• Fresno State scored 80 or more points eight times last season.
• Fresno State has won 26 of its last 28 games when scoring 80 or more points.
• Fresno State scored 80 or more points in 12 games in 2015-16 and the 'Dogs scored 80 or more points three times during the 2014-15 season.
• Fresno State is 35-5 when scoring 80 or more points since Terry's arrival in 2011 and 30-3 in those games since the start of the 2013-14 season.
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
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