Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, January 13
Albuquerque, N.M.
1 p.m. PT
Fresno State
75
at
88
New Mexico
Photo by: Keith Kountz
‘Dogs fall 88-75 at New Mexico
1/13/2018 5:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
White paces Bulldogs with eighth 20-point game of the season.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Fresno State was unable to overcome 12-point deficit in the first quarter on Saturday afternoon, falling 88-75 to New Mexico at Dreamstyle Arena.
The Bulldogs held a slight shot advantage in the game, shooting 45.2 percent (33-of-73) from the field to the Lobos'44.3 percent (31-of-70). New Mexico though shot 17-of-18 from the free-throw line while Fresno State was 5-of-6. UNM also held a plus-15-point advantage from the 3-point line.
Junior Candice White led all scorers with an efficient 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Freshman Maddi Utti chipped in a 16 points on 8-of-14. All five New Mexico starters reached double figures.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State was unable to find its footing in the early going, being forced to call a timeout just over three minutes into the game as New Mexico shot-out to 12-4 lead. The Lobos continued to stay hot, pushing their advantage up to 22-8 with 3:21 on the clock as they opened the game 4-of-5 from beyond the arc.
Trailing by 12 heading into the second quarter, Fresno State made its move midway through the period as defense picked up and Aly Gamez scored four points and had blocked a shot in an 8-0 spurt to pull to 32-29 with 3:42 to play in the half. The Lobos took an 11-point lead into the break though as finished the final 2:22 on a 12-4 run.
With the 'Dogs looking for a spark down 10 with 6:54 on the clock, White cut the deficit in the half with her only 3-pointer and a drive to the bucket. After a 3-point play for the Lobos, the 'Dogs hit a 6-2 spurt to pull within 4. Fresno State shot over 60 percent from the field in the quarter, but like the second, New Mexico closed the quarter with a 9-4 run of its own to take a 57-68 lead heading into the fourth.
A New Mexico's 3-pointer by Alex Lapeyrolerie, her fourth of the game, to open the final 10 minutes gave the Lobos a 12-point lead. Fresno State was unable to get the game back under double-digits the remainder of the way.
PLAYER NOTES
Candice White – 22 points, 7 rebounds
- Recorded eighth 20-point game of the season.
- Made 10 field goals for the second straight game (10-of-15).
Maddi Utti – 16 points, 6 rebounds
- Ninth double-digit game of the season.
UP NEXT
Fresno State will return home this week to host San Diego State on Jan. 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
"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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The Bulldogs held a slight shot advantage in the game, shooting 45.2 percent (33-of-73) from the field to the Lobos'44.3 percent (31-of-70). New Mexico though shot 17-of-18 from the free-throw line while Fresno State was 5-of-6. UNM also held a plus-15-point advantage from the 3-point line.
Junior Candice White led all scorers with an efficient 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Freshman Maddi Utti chipped in a 16 points on 8-of-14. All five New Mexico starters reached double figures.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State was unable to find its footing in the early going, being forced to call a timeout just over three minutes into the game as New Mexico shot-out to 12-4 lead. The Lobos continued to stay hot, pushing their advantage up to 22-8 with 3:21 on the clock as they opened the game 4-of-5 from beyond the arc.
Trailing by 12 heading into the second quarter, Fresno State made its move midway through the period as defense picked up and Aly Gamez scored four points and had blocked a shot in an 8-0 spurt to pull to 32-29 with 3:42 to play in the half. The Lobos took an 11-point lead into the break though as finished the final 2:22 on a 12-4 run.
With the 'Dogs looking for a spark down 10 with 6:54 on the clock, White cut the deficit in the half with her only 3-pointer and a drive to the bucket. After a 3-point play for the Lobos, the 'Dogs hit a 6-2 spurt to pull within 4. Fresno State shot over 60 percent from the field in the quarter, but like the second, New Mexico closed the quarter with a 9-4 run of its own to take a 57-68 lead heading into the fourth.
A New Mexico's 3-pointer by Alex Lapeyrolerie, her fourth of the game, to open the final 10 minutes gave the Lobos a 12-point lead. Fresno State was unable to get the game back under double-digits the remainder of the way.
PLAYER NOTES
Candice White – 22 points, 7 rebounds
- Recorded eighth 20-point game of the season.
- Made 10 field goals for the second straight game (10-of-15).
Maddi Utti – 16 points, 6 rebounds
- Ninth double-digit game of the season.
UP NEXT
Fresno State will return home this week to host San Diego State on Jan. 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
"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.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat: FSAthletics
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