Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, November 28
Los Angeles, Calif.
5 p.m. PT
Fresno State
at
USC
Photo by: Keith Kountz/Fresno State
Fresno State heads to USC for Wednesday evening contest
11/27/2018 4:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Trojans are the first of three Pac-12 opponents for the Bulldogs during the next month.
Game 5: Fresno State (3-1) at USC (5-0)
Nov. 28, 2018 – 5 p.m. PT – Los Angeles, Calif. (Galen Center)
Live Stream:Â pac-12.com
Live Stats:Â Sidearmstats
Series History:Â USC leads 7-5
Last Meeting:Â USC won 68-50 on Nov. 23, 2014
Up Next:Â at Eastern Washington on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. PT
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Bulldog Bones                                                                                              Â
In Fresno State's first two wins, the Bulldogs put together sizable runs. Against Cal Poly, the 'Dogs built a 25-point lead in the second quarter through a 20-0 run in three-and-a-half minutes. The Bulldogs rallied past Milwaukee with a 19-0 run that lasted 5:56 through the third quarter before ending early in the fourth. The 'Dogs pieced the runs together in their last victory, going on an early 12-3 run and a late 8-0 run to down UT Arlington.
Fresno State is averaging 14.3 turnovers per game, the fourth-fewest in the Mountain West.
A key to Fresno State's success thus far has been through active hands on defense. The Bulldogs are forcing the 29th most turnovers in the country at 22.8 per game
While Fresno State has made a habit of turning teams over early on in the season, the 'Dogs have done just as well in making their opponents pay for those mistakes. An average of 28.5 of their 71 points are coming off of turnovers.
For only the second time in her young career, Maddi Utti recorded at least 20 points in a game, shooting 11-of-16 for a career-high 25 points in the season opener at Northern Arizona. Utti's last 20-point performance came on Nov. 30, 2017 when she scored 20 points (9-of-10) at UC Santa Barbara.
During the last three games, Bree Delaney has been a catalyst for the Bulldogs off of the bench. During the last three games, the sophomore is averaging 14.3 points 2.5 assists.
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Nov. 28, 2018 – 5 p.m. PT – Los Angeles, Calif. (Galen Center)
Live Stream:Â pac-12.com
Live Stats:Â Sidearmstats
Series History:Â USC leads 7-5
Last Meeting:Â USC won 68-50 on Nov. 23, 2014
Up Next:Â at Eastern Washington on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. PT
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Bulldog Bones                                                                                              Â
- Following an undefeated three-game home stand, Fresno State looks to earn its fourth consecutive win on the road Wednesday evening at USC. The Bulldogs have won their last three games by an average of 14.7 points.
- The 'Dogs hit runs of 20-0 and 19-0 in the first two games of the home stand, then an early 12-3 run and a late 8-0 run in their previous game to propel them to wins.
- Coming off of the bench, Bree Delaney owns the league's best assist-to-turnover ratio with 12 assists to three turnovers.
- At 57.9 percent while averaging 14.3 points per game and leading the team in rebounding, Maddi Utti has the second highest field goal percentage in the conference.
- Fresno State ranks No. 10 in the NCAA in steals per game, averaging 14.3 through four games.
- With only 57 turnovers, the 'Dogs sit at No. 17 in the country in the turnover margin at +8.5.
- Candice White leads the Mountain West and ranks No. 12 in the nation in steals per game (4.0). The senior ranks fifth in the conference in scoring at 15.5Â points per game.
In Fresno State's first two wins, the Bulldogs put together sizable runs. Against Cal Poly, the 'Dogs built a 25-point lead in the second quarter through a 20-0 run in three-and-a-half minutes. The Bulldogs rallied past Milwaukee with a 19-0 run that lasted 5:56 through the third quarter before ending early in the fourth. The 'Dogs pieced the runs together in their last victory, going on an early 12-3 run and a late 8-0 run to down UT Arlington.
- The run versus Cal Poly was part of a 34-point explosion in the second quarter. It was the most points the Bulldogs have scored in a quarter since the four-quarter format was instituted for the 2015-16 season.
Fresno State is averaging 14.3 turnovers per game, the fourth-fewest in the Mountain West.
- While the Bulldogs' average number of turnovers are slightly above last season's 13.7 mark, their turnover margin has drastically increased, going from -0.1 in 2017-18 to 8.5 in 2018-19.
A key to Fresno State's success thus far has been through active hands on defense. The Bulldogs are forcing the 29th most turnovers in the country at 22.8 per game
- Candice White and Maddi Utti are both tied for third in the conference and 45th in the nation averaging three steals per game.
While Fresno State has made a habit of turning teams over early on in the season, the 'Dogs have done just as well in making their opponents pay for those mistakes. An average of 28.5 of their 71 points are coming off of turnovers.
- FS is +14.7 in points off turnovers
For only the second time in her young career, Maddi Utti recorded at least 20 points in a game, shooting 11-of-16 for a career-high 25 points in the season opener at Northern Arizona. Utti's last 20-point performance came on Nov. 30, 2017 when she scored 20 points (9-of-10) at UC Santa Barbara.
- The sophomore is averaging 14.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.8 assists through four games.
During the last three games, Bree Delaney has been a catalyst for the Bulldogs off of the bench. During the last three games, the sophomore is averaging 14.3 points 2.5 assists.
- Delaney leads the Mountain West in assist-to-turnover ratio with 12 assists to 3 turnovers.
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