Bulldogs close nonconference schedule with 39-point win over Fresno Pacific

Saturday, December 29

Fresno, Calif.

2 p.m. PT

Fresno State

7-4

Fresno Pacific

8-3

Fresno Pacific

Fresno State

Bulldogs close nonconference schedule with 39-point win over Fresno Pacific

12/29/2018 7:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score Photo Gallery (Keith Kountz)

The 39-point margin of victory is the largest for the ‘Dogs this season.

By: Josh Mitchell / Assistant Director of Communications

FRESNO, Calif. – Behind its largest scoring output since 2014, Fresno State routed Fresno Pacific 90-51 on Saturday afternoon at the Save Mart Center. It was a balanced offensive attack for the Bulldogs as five players reached double figures in the same game for the first time this season.

Maddi Utti scored a game-high 18 points in 20 minutes on 9-of-11 shooting, scoring 12 points during Fresno State's 30-point opening quarter. Aly Gamez recorded the second double-double of her career with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Bree Delaney and Candice White each added 15 points while Jordanna Porter added 12 points to go with six rebounds, and team-highs of four assists and three steals.

How It Happened
Fresno State opened up the game with a 12-2 run as Utti and White accounted for 10 of the 12 points. The Sunbirds though got back into the game, closing to within four at 16-12 midway through the quarter with a 7-0 spurt. The 'Dogs countered with a 10-0 run to take a 26-12 lead with two minutes remaining in the period. Fresno State led 30-21 after one as Utti led the Bulldogs with 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting.

Holding a 37-25 lead two minutes into the second, the 'Dogs made their move, shutting down the Sunbirds on the defensive end while knocking down their shots on the offensive side. It resulted in a 17-2 run during the final six minutes. The Bulldogs held FPU to 2-of-12 from the field in the period.

Fresno State brought the lead to 62-35 halfway through the third quarter with an 11-3 stretch, holding the Sunbirds to 0-of-7 from the floor to start the half. The Bulldogs took a 30-point lead into the fourth quarter as FPU was held to 10 points in the third.

The Sunbirds got as close as 27 with under six minutes on the clock but a pair of 3's from Genna Ogier and Delaney bookended a 10-0 spurt. That started a 16-4 stretch to end the game as the Bulldogs closed the night with a 39-point win, their largest of the season.

Team Notes

Fresno State had five players score in doubles figures in the same game for the first time this season.
The Bulldogs posted their third 30-point quarter of the season with 30 points in the first period.
The 90 points marked the first time since Nov. 28, 2014 that the Fresno State scored at least 90 points in a game.
The Bulldogs' nine turnovers is the lowest of the season.

Player Notes
Aly Gamez – 10 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

Notched second double-double of her career.
One rebound shy of her career high of 12 which was set twice last season.
First game without a turnover.

Maddi Utti – 18 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks

Started the game 6-of-7 for 12 points in the first eight minutes.
Finished with a season-high 81.8 percent shooting from the floor.
Tied season high in blocks with two.

Up Next
Fresno State will open Mountain West play at the Save Mart Center Wednesday night as the Bulldogs host San Jose State at 7 p.m. PT. The game will stream live on the Mountain West Network and will air on 790 AM ESPN2.

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