Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, January 27
Fresno, Calif.
4 p.m. PT
Fresno State
vs
Utah State
’Dogs, Aggies set for rematch on Saturday
1/26/2018 1:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Fresno State men's basketball team is seeking its first 6-3 start in conference play since 2005 when the Bulldogs host USU on Saturday at 4 p.m. PT. Tickets start at $15.
GAME 22: Utah State (11-11, 4-5 MW) at Fresno State (15-6, 5-3 MW)
Jan. 27, 2018 -- 4 p.m. PT
Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV/Online: Mountain West Network (Randy Rosenbloom/Marc Q. Jones)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN (Randy Rosenbloom/Marc Q. Jones) & 1600 AM ESPN Deportes (Jesse Beltran)
Series History (All-Time): Utah State leads 34-22 (overall) & 15-8 (games played in Fresno)
Series History (Terry Era): Fresno State leads 5-4 (overall) & 3-0 (at Save Mart Center)
Last Meeting: Utah State 81, Fresno State 79 [OT] (1/3/18 • Logan, Utah • Dee Glen Smith Spectrum)
Looking Ahead: at Nevada (Jan. 31); at Wyoming (Feb. 3); vs. San Diego State (Feb. 6)
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 is seeking its first 6-3 start in conference play since 2005.
• Fresno State is one of three MW teams with at least 15 wins this season.
• Fresno State is seeking its fifth straight season with at least 11 home wins.
• Fresno State leads the MW in 3-point field goal percentage (41.0 percent) and rebounding defense (30.3 avg/game).
• Fresno State also ranks second in the MW in field goal shooting percentage (49.7 percent) and steals per game (7.1 spg).
• Fresno State sophomore forward Nate Grimes leads the nation in rebounds per minute (0.48 rebounds per minute played).
• Fresno State sophomore forward Bryson Williams is second in the MW (11th in the nation) with a 64.3 field goal percentage (119-185 FG).
• Bryson Williams has made eight straight field goals (five shy of tying school record) with a team-high three double-doubles.
• Fresno State has outrebounded its opponent in 15 of 21 games this season.
• Fresno State is 8-0 this season when dishing out 15 or more assists.
• Fresno State is 8-0 this season when making at least 75 percent of its free throw attempts.
Protecting the Yard
• Fresno State is 50-10 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season, including a 26-6 record in MW play. (19-3 in last 22 MW home games).
• Fresno State is 10-3 overall at home this season (3-2 vs. MW opponents).
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.
'Dogs, Aggies set for rematch on Saturday
Fresno State (15-6, 5-3 Mountain West) will host the Utah State Aggies (11-11, 4-5 MW) on Saturday at 4 p.m. PT at Save Mart Center. The game will be broadcast on Mountain West Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes. Tickets start at $15.
About the Utah State Aggies
The Utah State Aggies are 11-11 on the season (4-5 in MW play) coming off a 71-49 home win over Air Force on Wednesday, but the Aggies are just 1-7 in road games this season. USU is led by Sam Merrill (15.8 ppg) and Koby McEwen (14.6 ppg). While the Aggies lead the all-time series 34-22, Fresno State has won five of the last eight meetings, including a 3-0 record at the Save Mart Center since head coach Rodney Terry's arrival in 2011.
Deshon Taylor in the mix for MW scoring title
• Fresno State junior guard Deshon Taylor is third in the MW in points scored (395), points per game (18.8 ppg) and steals (33, 1.6 spg), and fifth in free throw percentage (145-172 FT, 84.3 percent).
• Deshon Taylor is ranked fifth in the nation in free throws made (145).
• Deshon Taylor is two free throws away from moving up into a tie with Lonnie Hughey (147) for eighth in school history for most free throws made in a single season. Taylor is also 34 made free throws away from tying Marvelle Harris' school record (179 during the 2015-16 season).
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
Jan. 27, 2018 -- 4 p.m. PT
Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV/Online: Mountain West Network (Randy Rosenbloom/Marc Q. Jones)
Radio: 940 AM ESPN (Randy Rosenbloom/Marc Q. Jones) & 1600 AM ESPN Deportes (Jesse Beltran)
Series History (All-Time): Utah State leads 34-22 (overall) & 15-8 (games played in Fresno)
Series History (Terry Era): Fresno State leads 5-4 (overall) & 3-0 (at Save Mart Center)
Last Meeting: Utah State 81, Fresno State 79 [OT] (1/3/18 • Logan, Utah • Dee Glen Smith Spectrum)
Looking Ahead: at Nevada (Jan. 31); at Wyoming (Feb. 3); vs. San Diego State (Feb. 6)
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 is seeking its first 6-3 start in conference play since 2005.
• Fresno State is one of three MW teams with at least 15 wins this season.
• Fresno State is seeking its fifth straight season with at least 11 home wins.
• Fresno State leads the MW in 3-point field goal percentage (41.0 percent) and rebounding defense (30.3 avg/game).
• Fresno State also ranks second in the MW in field goal shooting percentage (49.7 percent) and steals per game (7.1 spg).
• Fresno State sophomore forward Nate Grimes leads the nation in rebounds per minute (0.48 rebounds per minute played).
• Fresno State sophomore forward Bryson Williams is second in the MW (11th in the nation) with a 64.3 field goal percentage (119-185 FG).
• Bryson Williams has made eight straight field goals (five shy of tying school record) with a team-high three double-doubles.
• Fresno State has outrebounded its opponent in 15 of 21 games this season.
• Fresno State is 8-0 this season when dishing out 15 or more assists.
• Fresno State is 8-0 this season when making at least 75 percent of its free throw attempts.
Protecting the Yard
• Fresno State is 50-10 overall at home since the start of the 2014-15 season, including a 26-6 record in MW play. (19-3 in last 22 MW home games).
• Fresno State is 10-3 overall at home this season (3-2 vs. MW opponents).
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.
'Dogs, Aggies set for rematch on Saturday
Fresno State (15-6, 5-3 Mountain West) will host the Utah State Aggies (11-11, 4-5 MW) on Saturday at 4 p.m. PT at Save Mart Center. The game will be broadcast on Mountain West Network, 940 AM ESPN Radio and 1600 AM ESPN Deportes. Tickets start at $15.
About the Utah State Aggies
The Utah State Aggies are 11-11 on the season (4-5 in MW play) coming off a 71-49 home win over Air Force on Wednesday, but the Aggies are just 1-7 in road games this season. USU is led by Sam Merrill (15.8 ppg) and Koby McEwen (14.6 ppg). While the Aggies lead the all-time series 34-22, Fresno State has won five of the last eight meetings, including a 3-0 record at the Save Mart Center since head coach Rodney Terry's arrival in 2011.
Deshon Taylor in the mix for MW scoring title
• Fresno State junior guard Deshon Taylor is third in the MW in points scored (395), points per game (18.8 ppg) and steals (33, 1.6 spg), and fifth in free throw percentage (145-172 FT, 84.3 percent).
• Deshon Taylor is ranked fifth in the nation in free throws made (145).
• Deshon Taylor is two free throws away from moving up into a tie with Lonnie Hughey (147) for eighth in school history for most free throws made in a single season. Taylor is also 34 made free throws away from tying Marvelle Harris' school record (179 during the 2015-16 season).
• REFERENCE: "Fresno State" (never: FSU, CSUF, Fresno State University, or just simply "Fresno"); ABBREVIATION: Fresno St. or FS
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