Fresno State powers past Humboldt State in exhibition, 78-50

Friday, November 2

Fresno, Calif.

7 p.m. PT

Fresno State

Humboldt State (Exhibition)

Photo by: Keith Kountz

Fresno State powers past Humboldt State in exhibition, 78-50

11/2/2018 10:34:00 PM | Men's Basketball

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Fresno State powers past Humboldt State in exhibition, 78-50

By: Savannah Stoeckle / Communications Student Assistant

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State men's basketball team defeated Humboldt State 78-50 in an exhibition game on Friday night at the Save Mart Center.

This was the only exhibition game the Bulldogs will play before officially starting their 2018-19 season against Alaska-Anchorage on Tuesday, November 6 at the Save Mart Center. Action against the Seawolves is scheduled for 7 p.m.

How it happened
The Bulldogs used an early 9-0 run, sparked by a deep three pointer from senior guard Deshon Taylor, to jumpstart their momentum over the Jacks. Fresno State saw its largest lead in the half after sophomore center Lazaro Rojas landed a shot at the foul line to put the Bulldogs up by 23.

Redshirt senior guard Braxton Huggins led Fresno State in the first half with nine points. Redshirt junior guard New Williams was 2-for-3 from beyond the arc in the first half.

Fresno State stayed strong in the second half, opening on a 12-5 run in the first six minutes. Junior forward Christian Gray and Williams each logged a team high 7 points in the second half. The Bulldogs' led the game by as much as 31 points throughout the second half.

Game Notes

A total of four Bulldogs scored in double figures – New Williams (15), Braxton Huggins (13), Deshon Taylor (12) and Christian Gray (11)
Christian Gray and Lazaro Rojas tied for a game high 7 rebounds a piece

Up Next
Fresno State officially opens the 2018-19 regular season on Nov. 6 against Alaska-Anchorage before playing its next four games away from the San Joaquin Valley with a road trip to play at TCU on Nov. 15. The Bulldogs then will head to Southern California for the 2018 Wooden Legacy, which will start on Thanksgiving in Fullerton, Calif. The 'Dogs open with Northwestern on Nov. 22 on ESPNU, with the 8-team bracketed tournament also having games on Nov. 23 and Nov. 25.

Fresno State will then host a historic seven-game homestand from Nov. 28 through Dec. 29, which will be a record for the Save Mart Center and the program's longest overall since a 12-game homestand during the 1954-55 season. During the SMC-record stretch, the 'Dogs will host Pacific (Nov. 28), Cal Poly (Dec. 1), Weber State (Dec. 5), Long Beach State (Dec. 8), California (Dec. 19), UT Martin (Dec. 22) and Utah Valley University (Dec. 29). The Bulldogs will open MW play at San Jose State on Jan. 2.

2018-19 season tickets are on sale now starting at $149 through the Bulldog Ticket Office at the northeast corner of the Save Mart Center, by calling 559-278-3647 or visiting www.GoBulldogs.com.

"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.