Fresno State Athletics
Friday, March 2
Fresno, Calif.
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
vs
New Mexico
Photo by: Keith Kountz
'Dogs host New Mexico in regular-season finale
3/1/2018 1:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Junior guard Candice White sits two points shy of 1,000 for her career.
Game 29: Fresno State (16-12, 11-6) vs. New Mexico (21-9, 9-8)
March 2, 2018 – 7 p.m. PT – Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Video: Mountain West Network (Randy Rosenbloom, Matt Norville)
Radio:Â 790 AM ESPN2Â (Randy Rosenbloom, Matt Norville)
Live Stats:Â Sidearmstats
Series History: Lobos leads 12-10
Last Meeting: New Mexico won 88-75 on Jan. 13, 2018 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Next Up: vs. Colorado State (March 6 at 2:30 p.m. PT)
Opening Tip                                                                                                  Â
- Fresno State heads into the regular season finale versus New Mexico with both teams knowing their seeding for next week's Mountain West tournament. The Bulldogs will be the No. 4 seed while the Lobos will be the No. 6.
- Fresno State junior Candice White sits two points shy of 1,000 for her career as she looks to be the 24th player to join the club in program history.
- Friday's game will stream live on the Mountain West Network with Randy Rosenbloom and Matt Norville on the call.
Bulldog Bones                                                                                              Â
- With seven 20-plus point games this season heading into mid-February, Candice White has posted three in the last four games. The junior has exploded for 92 points during the last four games after only 53 during the previous four.
- White leads the MW in scoring at 17.7 points per game and has scored in double figures in 24 of 28 games this season.
- Along with White (18.5 ppg), freshmen Aly Gamez (10.0 ppg) and Maddi Utti (9.7 ppg) are each averaging double figures in conference play.
- The Bulldogs are 11-3 at the Save Mart Center after dropping its last game at home to UNLV which snapped their 10-game home winning streak.
- Fresno State ranks No. 11 in the NCAA in 3-point percentage at 27.0 percent (147-of-544).
- The Bulldogs are 15-4 this year when holding teams to below 30 percent shooting 3.
- Fresno State is 7-3 during its 10 games and is doing so with a collective effort. Four 'Dogs are averaging between 9.5-17.3 points with White leading the group.
- The Bulldogs are 8-0 in conference play when leading after three quarters, and 3-6 when trailing.
- The 'Dogs have trailed after three quarters in each of their last five games (3-2).
- Two indicators for success this season, in which the Bulldogs have not lost, are outrebounding opponents (9-0) and Fresno State's starters outscoring their counterparts (12-0).
- Fresno State has begun 22 games this season with three true freshmen in the starting lineup, the most in the NCAA this season.
Fresno State vs. New Mexico                                                                       Â
- New Mexico leads the all-time series 12-10.
- The Bulldogs have dropped their last three games to the Lobos, including this season's contest on Jan. 13 in Albuquerque, 88-75.
- Since joining the Mountain West, Fresno State is 3-1 at the Save Mart Center against the New Mexico.
A look at New Mexico                                                                                  Â
- New Mexico currently sits at 21-9 this season with a 9-8 mark in conference play.
- The Lobos opened the season with 11 straight victories but are 10-9 since.
- UNM leads the Mountain West in scoring at 80.1 points per game, which is 10.4 points per game higher than any other team in the conference.
- New Mexico outscores its opponents by a league-high 10.2 points per contest.
- The Lobos are the second-best shooting team in the conference at 42.4 percent. They are also the third-best 3-point shooting team in the MW at 35.2 percent.
- UNM possesses three of the top 10 scorers in the conference in Jaisa Nunn (16.4 ppg), Cherise Beynon (16.3 ppg) and Tesha Buck (13.9 ppg).
- Nunn also leads the Mountain West in rebounding with 10.2 boards per game. Beynon is the assist leader in the conference, and ranks 10th nationally, averaging 6.9 per contest.
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With 15 points at Wyoming on Feb. 24, Candice White sits just two points away from 1,000 in her career. White will become the 24th player in program history to join the 1,000-point club.
- Friday will be White's 73rd game of her career, making her the fifth-fastest Bulldog to reach the 1,000 point total.
- While the four Bulldogs who achieved the accomplishment quicker played significantly during their first seasons at Fresno State, White did not. She played in just 69 minutes in 11 games, scoring 13 points.Â
- White's scoring during first two seasons as a full-time starter is only rivaled in Bulldog history by Ki-Ki Moore who averaged 17.2 points per game. White has averaged 16.2 points per game during the past two seasons.
Protecting SMCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Since the Save Mart Center opened during the fall of 2003, Fresno State has recorded double digit season win totals on its home court in all but two seasons (2003-04, 2016-17). This year, the Bulldogs have already achieved double digit wins, despite losing two of its first three.
- The 'Dogs owned a 10-game home winning streak until Feb. 21, and were the last team in the Mountain West to lose at home in conference play.
- The Bulldogs have won at least 11 home games in 12 of the last 13 seasons.
A day of rest                                                                                                Â
With one remaining on the Mountain West schedule, Fresno State has assured itself a bye in the first round of the conference tournament. It is the Bulldogs' fifth bye in six Mountain West
- By way of Colorado State's loss to New Mexico on Feb. 27, Fresno State will be the No. 4 seed in the tournament and face the Rams at 2:30 p.m. PT in the quarterfinals on Feb. 6.
- In the current format, no team who has not received a first-round bye has won the championship.
Exceeding expectations                                                                               Â
Picked seventh in Mountain West preseason coaches' poll, Fresno State has proven that preseason polls don't matter. The Bulldogs will finish fourth, three spots higher than predicted during the preseason poll.
- At 11-6, Fresno State is currently two games outside of first.
- The Bulldogs have increased its 2016-17 conference win total by three despite the loss of three seniors and two-time MW Defensive Player of the Year, Bego Faz Davalos.
2018 Mountain West Championships all-session tickets available now!
Promotions                                                                                                     Â
- Rock your Red! Join us as we cheer on the 'Dogs in their last home match!
- Bring a friend for our Buy One, Get One FREE ticket deal!
- FREE PARKING for the Red Wave as a thank you courtesy of Office Depot
- Hundreds of FREE taco vouchers to the first fans in attendance!Â
- It's your last chance to get a Bulldog Rally Towel and your own exclusive Old School shirt!
- The Valley's favorite Mutts in Motion performance at Half-time.
- A $2,500 scholarship given away to one lucky student courtesy of Office Depot-Â Download Red Wave Rewards App for a chance to Win!
- See the big US flag during the National Anthem.
- Get loud for a shirt giveaway sponsored by Chevron.
- The loudest fans have a chance to win FREE pizza!
- Opportunity to pick up your Official Jr. Bulldog Kids Club Membership Badge.
"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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March 2, 2018 – 7 p.m. PT – Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Video: Mountain West Network (Randy Rosenbloom, Matt Norville)
Radio:Â 790 AM ESPN2Â (Randy Rosenbloom, Matt Norville)
Live Stats:Â Sidearmstats
Series History: Lobos leads 12-10
Last Meeting: New Mexico won 88-75 on Jan. 13, 2018 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Next Up: vs. Colorado State (March 6 at 2:30 p.m. PT)
Opening Tip                                                                                                  Â
- Fresno State heads into the regular season finale versus New Mexico with both teams knowing their seeding for next week's Mountain West tournament. The Bulldogs will be the No. 4 seed while the Lobos will be the No. 6.
- Fresno State junior Candice White sits two points shy of 1,000 for her career as she looks to be the 24th player to join the club in program history.
- Friday's game will stream live on the Mountain West Network with Randy Rosenbloom and Matt Norville on the call.
Bulldog Bones                                                                                              Â
- With seven 20-plus point games this season heading into mid-February, Candice White has posted three in the last four games. The junior has exploded for 92 points during the last four games after only 53 during the previous four.
- White leads the MW in scoring at 17.7 points per game and has scored in double figures in 24 of 28 games this season.
- Along with White (18.5 ppg), freshmen Aly Gamez (10.0 ppg) and Maddi Utti (9.7 ppg) are each averaging double figures in conference play.
- The Bulldogs are 11-3 at the Save Mart Center after dropping its last game at home to UNLV which snapped their 10-game home winning streak.
- Fresno State ranks No. 11 in the NCAA in 3-point percentage at 27.0 percent (147-of-544).
- The Bulldogs are 15-4 this year when holding teams to below 30 percent shooting 3.
- Fresno State is 7-3 during its 10 games and is doing so with a collective effort. Four 'Dogs are averaging between 9.5-17.3 points with White leading the group.
- The Bulldogs are 8-0 in conference play when leading after three quarters, and 3-6 when trailing.
- The 'Dogs have trailed after three quarters in each of their last five games (3-2).
- Two indicators for success this season, in which the Bulldogs have not lost, are outrebounding opponents (9-0) and Fresno State's starters outscoring their counterparts (12-0).
- Fresno State has begun 22 games this season with three true freshmen in the starting lineup, the most in the NCAA this season.
Fresno State vs. New Mexico                                                                       Â
- New Mexico leads the all-time series 12-10.
- The Bulldogs have dropped their last three games to the Lobos, including this season's contest on Jan. 13 in Albuquerque, 88-75.
- Since joining the Mountain West, Fresno State is 3-1 at the Save Mart Center against the New Mexico.
A look at New Mexico                                                                                  Â
- New Mexico currently sits at 21-9 this season with a 9-8 mark in conference play.
- The Lobos opened the season with 11 straight victories but are 10-9 since.
- UNM leads the Mountain West in scoring at 80.1 points per game, which is 10.4 points per game higher than any other team in the conference.
- New Mexico outscores its opponents by a league-high 10.2 points per contest.
- The Lobos are the second-best shooting team in the conference at 42.4 percent. They are also the third-best 3-point shooting team in the MW at 35.2 percent.
- UNM possesses three of the top 10 scorers in the conference in Jaisa Nunn (16.4 ppg), Cherise Beynon (16.3 ppg) and Tesha Buck (13.9 ppg).
- Nunn also leads the Mountain West in rebounding with 10.2 boards per game. Beynon is the assist leader in the conference, and ranks 10th nationally, averaging 6.9 per contest.
Chasing 1,000Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
With 15 points at Wyoming on Feb. 24, Candice White sits just two points away from 1,000 in her career. White will become the 24th player in program history to join the 1,000-point club.
- Friday will be White's 73rd game of her career, making her the fifth-fastest Bulldog to reach the 1,000 point total.
- While the four Bulldogs who achieved the accomplishment quicker played significantly during their first seasons at Fresno State, White did not. She played in just 69 minutes in 11 games, scoring 13 points.Â
- White's scoring during first two seasons as a full-time starter is only rivaled in Bulldog history by Ki-Ki Moore who averaged 17.2 points per game. White has averaged 16.2 points per game during the past two seasons.
Protecting SMCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Since the Save Mart Center opened during the fall of 2003, Fresno State has recorded double digit season win totals on its home court in all but two seasons (2003-04, 2016-17). This year, the Bulldogs have already achieved double digit wins, despite losing two of its first three.
- The 'Dogs owned a 10-game home winning streak until Feb. 21, and were the last team in the Mountain West to lose at home in conference play.
- The Bulldogs have won at least 11 home games in 12 of the last 13 seasons.
A day of rest                                                                                                Â
With one remaining on the Mountain West schedule, Fresno State has assured itself a bye in the first round of the conference tournament. It is the Bulldogs' fifth bye in six Mountain West
- By way of Colorado State's loss to New Mexico on Feb. 27, Fresno State will be the No. 4 seed in the tournament and face the Rams at 2:30 p.m. PT in the quarterfinals on Feb. 6.
- In the current format, no team who has not received a first-round bye has won the championship.
Exceeding expectations                                                                               Â
Picked seventh in Mountain West preseason coaches' poll, Fresno State has proven that preseason polls don't matter. The Bulldogs will finish fourth, three spots higher than predicted during the preseason poll.
- At 11-6, Fresno State is currently two games outside of first.
- The Bulldogs have increased its 2016-17 conference win total by three despite the loss of three seniors and two-time MW Defensive Player of the Year, Bego Faz Davalos.
2018 Mountain West Championships all-session tickets available now!
Promotions                                                                                                     Â
- Rock your Red! Join us as we cheer on the 'Dogs in their last home match!
- Bring a friend for our Buy One, Get One FREE ticket deal!
- FREE PARKING for the Red Wave as a thank you courtesy of Office Depot
- Hundreds of FREE taco vouchers to the first fans in attendance!Â
- It's your last chance to get a Bulldog Rally Towel and your own exclusive Old School shirt!
- The Valley's favorite Mutts in Motion performance at Half-time.
- A $2,500 scholarship given away to one lucky student courtesy of Office Depot-Â Download Red Wave Rewards App for a chance to Win!
- See the big US flag during the National Anthem.
- Get loud for a shirt giveaway sponsored by Chevron.
- The loudest fans have a chance to win FREE pizza!
- Opportunity to pick up your Official Jr. Bulldog Kids Club Membership Badge.
"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.
Â
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram:Â fresnostwbb
Facebook:Â FresnoStateAthletics
Snap Chat:Â FSAthletics
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