Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, January 27
Logan, Utah
1 p.m. PT
Fresno State
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Utah State
Photo by: Keith Kountz
‘Dogs stumble at Utah State, 60-52
1/27/2018 4:20:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Fresno State shoots 28.3 percent, outrebounded by 15 at Utah State.
LOGAN, Utah – Struggling through its worst shooting game since Nov. 19, Fresno State fell 60-52 to Utah State at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs shot just 28.3 percent (15-of-53) from the field despite going 9-of-25 from 3 (36.0 percent).
Utah State controlled the glass throughout the game, outrebounding Fresno State 49-34 and holding a 20-9 advantage in second chance points after grabbing 18 offensive rebounds.
Candice White led the 'Dogs in scoring with 16 points while Jordanna Porter chipped in a career-high 12 points. The Aggies got 40 points from its top three scorers Haley Bassett (18), Olivia West (12) and Shannon Dufficy (10).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State opened up the game struggling from the field, shooting just 1-of-12 as the Aggies were 7-of-16. The Bulldogs trailed 19-2 after 10 minutes, its lowest point total for a quarter and its largest first-quarter deficit this season.
The 'Dogs found their footing in the second quarter, especially from outside as they knocked down 5-of-8 from 3. With a 13-3 run during the final five minutes, Fresno State cut the deficit from 17 to seven by the half as the team trailed 32-25 heading into the locker room.
The Bulldogs managed to pull within three in the third with 4:07 on the clock. After three missed shots, the Aggies went on an 8-0 run to extend their lead back up to 11. Porter's third 3-pointer of the game with under a minute remaining made it a 48-40 game.
Much like the first quarter, the Bulldogs struggled from the field, shooting 3-of-15 as they missed six 3-point attempts and fell 60-52.
TEAM NOTES
- Fresno State was outrebounded 49-34, its third-worst margin this season. The 'Dogs are 0-4 this season when being outrebounded by at least 15.
- It is Fresno State's first loss of the season when holding an opponent below 40 percent from the field (36.5 percent).
- Fresno State has not shot below 30 percent in a game since Nov. 24. It happed in three straight games from Nov. 15-24.
PLAYER NOTES
Candice White – 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Led the Bulldogs in scoring for the 10th time this season.
- Made four 3's in a game (4-of-9) for the fourth time this season.
Jordanna Porter – 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist
- Scored a career-high 12 points.
- Tied career-high in rebounds with five.
- Shot 3-of-4 from 3, tying her career high for made 3's.
NEXT UP
Fresno State will return home for three games this week beginning with Air Force on Monday at 7 p.m. PT. Season ticket holders and anyone who purchased tickets through the Bulldog Ticket Office for the Air Force game that was scheduled for Jan. 20, tickets will be valid for admission to the rescheduled game on Monday. This includes suite holders. No exchanging of tickets will be necessary, the tickets will scan at all entrances. For fans that purchased tickets through Ticketmaster or the Save Mart Center box office, they were issued refunds so they will need to purchase new tickets.
"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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Utah State controlled the glass throughout the game, outrebounding Fresno State 49-34 and holding a 20-9 advantage in second chance points after grabbing 18 offensive rebounds.
Candice White led the 'Dogs in scoring with 16 points while Jordanna Porter chipped in a career-high 12 points. The Aggies got 40 points from its top three scorers Haley Bassett (18), Olivia West (12) and Shannon Dufficy (10).
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State opened up the game struggling from the field, shooting just 1-of-12 as the Aggies were 7-of-16. The Bulldogs trailed 19-2 after 10 minutes, its lowest point total for a quarter and its largest first-quarter deficit this season.
The 'Dogs found their footing in the second quarter, especially from outside as they knocked down 5-of-8 from 3. With a 13-3 run during the final five minutes, Fresno State cut the deficit from 17 to seven by the half as the team trailed 32-25 heading into the locker room.
The Bulldogs managed to pull within three in the third with 4:07 on the clock. After three missed shots, the Aggies went on an 8-0 run to extend their lead back up to 11. Porter's third 3-pointer of the game with under a minute remaining made it a 48-40 game.
Much like the first quarter, the Bulldogs struggled from the field, shooting 3-of-15 as they missed six 3-point attempts and fell 60-52.
TEAM NOTES
- Fresno State was outrebounded 49-34, its third-worst margin this season. The 'Dogs are 0-4 this season when being outrebounded by at least 15.
- It is Fresno State's first loss of the season when holding an opponent below 40 percent from the field (36.5 percent).
- Fresno State has not shot below 30 percent in a game since Nov. 24. It happed in three straight games from Nov. 15-24.
PLAYER NOTES
Candice White – 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Led the Bulldogs in scoring for the 10th time this season.
- Made four 3's in a game (4-of-9) for the fourth time this season.
Jordanna Porter – 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist
- Scored a career-high 12 points.
- Tied career-high in rebounds with five.
- Shot 3-of-4 from 3, tying her career high for made 3's.
NEXT UP
Fresno State will return home for three games this week beginning with Air Force on Monday at 7 p.m. PT. Season ticket holders and anyone who purchased tickets through the Bulldog Ticket Office for the Air Force game that was scheduled for Jan. 20, tickets will be valid for admission to the rescheduled game on Monday. This includes suite holders. No exchanging of tickets will be necessary, the tickets will scan at all entrances. For fans that purchased tickets through Ticketmaster or the Save Mart Center box office, they were issued refunds so they will need to purchase new tickets.
"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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