Wednesday, October 30
Fresno, CA
7:00 PM PT
Fresno State
86
vs
57
Dominican (Exhibition)
Photo by: Keith Kountz
’Dogs beat Penguins in exhibition
10/30/2019 8:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Fresno State men’s basketball team will open the 2019-20 regular season at No. 15/14 Oregon on Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT and then host Winthrop on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. PT on Paul George Day.
FRESNO, Calif. – With just days remaining before the official start to the 2019-20 regular season, the Fresno State men's basketball team defeated the Dominican University of California Penguins 86-57 in a Wednesday evening exhibition at the Save Mart Center.
Fresno State, who went 23-9 last season and will play three teams ranked in the Preseason Associated Press Top 25 in the first 33 days of the season, worked through a series of rotations on Wednesday night to prepare for opening at No. 15/14 Oregon on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. PT, which will be broadcast on Pac-12 Network and 940 AM ESPN Radio.
Fresno State to retire Paul George's #24 Jersey
About 90 minutes before tipoff on Wednesday, Fresno State announced that Paul George, a six-time NBA All-Star and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, will have his #24 jersey retired during the Bulldogs' Nov. 10 regular season home opener.
"We are proud to honor Paul George for his exemplary contributions to the game of basketball, both while competing as a student-athlete at Fresno State and during his illustrious ongoing career in the NBA," Tumey said. "One of our goals as a Department is to connect our rich tradition with our promising future by honoring the legends of our past appropriately. There will be more recognitions to come, as we have so many great former Bulldogs out there, but this particular opportunity is all about celebrating Paul George and his wonderful achievements."
George, a native of Palmdale, Calif., has become a bonafide NBA superstar after shining for two seasons at Fresno State before being drafted No. 10 overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. George spent his first seven seasons (2010-17) in the NBA with the Pacers, and then two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-19) before becoming a member of the Los Angeles Clippers this summer.
"I am humbled by the honor of having my jersey retired by Fresno State," George said. "I loved my time there and am so appreciative of the staff and the fans and everyone in the Bulldog family that has been part of my basketball journey."
George will be celebrated during a halftime jersey retirement ceremony and Nov. 10 will be Paul George Day at the Save Mart Center. George is the second former Fresno State men's basketball student-athlete to be honored with a jersey retirement, joining former Bulldog coach and student-athlete Jerry Tarkanian, who had his #2 jersey retired on March 1, 2014.
A special 4 for $24 offer, which includes four Nov. 10 game tickets, is on sale now online only through the Bulldog Ticket Office.
Fresno State: 2019-20 Season Preview
During Mountain West play, Fresno State will have five home conference games on Saturdays.
A 6-game mini-plan, which includes all five of those Saturday games plus the Bulldogs' Jan. 14 home game versus San Diego State, is on sale now starting at $78 for adult baseline tickets ($60 for youth) by calling 559-278-3647, visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office and online at www.GoBulldogs.com.
The 2020 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship begins Wednesday, March 4, and will conclude on Saturday, March 7. The first round will air on the MWN, while the quarterfinal and semifinal games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. The 2020 championship game is set for Saturday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. PT on CBS. Fresno State is the only program to earn a MW Tournament first-round bye in each of the past five seasons. All-session tournament tickets can be reserved now through the Bulldog Ticket Office.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
Fresno State, who went 23-9 last season and will play three teams ranked in the Preseason Associated Press Top 25 in the first 33 days of the season, worked through a series of rotations on Wednesday night to prepare for opening at No. 15/14 Oregon on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. PT, which will be broadcast on Pac-12 Network and 940 AM ESPN Radio.
Fresno State to retire Paul George's #24 Jersey
About 90 minutes before tipoff on Wednesday, Fresno State announced that Paul George, a six-time NBA All-Star and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, will have his #24 jersey retired during the Bulldogs' Nov. 10 regular season home opener.
"We are proud to honor Paul George for his exemplary contributions to the game of basketball, both while competing as a student-athlete at Fresno State and during his illustrious ongoing career in the NBA," Tumey said. "One of our goals as a Department is to connect our rich tradition with our promising future by honoring the legends of our past appropriately. There will be more recognitions to come, as we have so many great former Bulldogs out there, but this particular opportunity is all about celebrating Paul George and his wonderful achievements."
George, a native of Palmdale, Calif., has become a bonafide NBA superstar after shining for two seasons at Fresno State before being drafted No. 10 overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. George spent his first seven seasons (2010-17) in the NBA with the Pacers, and then two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-19) before becoming a member of the Los Angeles Clippers this summer.
"I am humbled by the honor of having my jersey retired by Fresno State," George said. "I loved my time there and am so appreciative of the staff and the fans and everyone in the Bulldog family that has been part of my basketball journey."
George will be celebrated during a halftime jersey retirement ceremony and Nov. 10 will be Paul George Day at the Save Mart Center. George is the second former Fresno State men's basketball student-athlete to be honored with a jersey retirement, joining former Bulldog coach and student-athlete Jerry Tarkanian, who had his #2 jersey retired on March 1, 2014.
A special 4 for $24 offer, which includes four Nov. 10 game tickets, is on sale now online only through the Bulldog Ticket Office.
Fresno State: 2019-20 Season Preview
- Fresno State head coach Justin Hutson is entering his second season after winning 23 games in his first season back home in the San Joaquin Valley.
- Hutson, a Bakersfield native, had spent 12 seasons (San Diego State and UNLV) as one of the most respected assistant coaches in country.
- Fresno State has won at least 20 games in each of the past four seasons (five of the past six seasons) and joined the Mountain West in 2012.
- Fresno State has won the second-most MW games in the last three seasons (35) and in the last four seasons (48).
- Fresno State is one of three programs (Nevada and San Diego State) with 58 or more MW wins in the last five seasons.
- Fresno State is the only program to earn a MW Tournament first-round bye in each of the past five seasons.
- Fresno State is one of two programs, along with San Diego State, with a .500 record or better in MW play in each of the last six seasons.
- Fresno State is the only team to win at least 10 MW games in each of the last five seasons.
During Mountain West play, Fresno State will have five home conference games on Saturdays.
A 6-game mini-plan, which includes all five of those Saturday games plus the Bulldogs' Jan. 14 home game versus San Diego State, is on sale now starting at $78 for adult baseline tickets ($60 for youth) by calling 559-278-3647, visiting the Bulldog Ticket Office and online at www.GoBulldogs.com.
- Jan. 4 – vs. San Jose State (4 p.m. PT)
- Jan. 14 – vs. San Diego State (8 p.m. PT)
- Jan. 25 – vs. Boise State (5 p.m. PT)
- Feb. 1 – vs. New Mexico (2 p.m. PT)
- Feb. 15 – vs. Utah State (7 p.m. PT)
- Feb. 29 – vs. Wyoming (4 p.m. PT)
The 2020 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship begins Wednesday, March 4, and will conclude on Saturday, March 7. The first round will air on the MWN, while the quarterfinal and semifinal games will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. The 2020 championship game is set for Saturday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. PT on CBS. Fresno State is the only program to earn a MW Tournament first-round bye in each of the past five seasons. All-session tournament tickets can be reserved now through the Bulldog Ticket Office.
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley" – The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please call 559-278-7160.
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