Fresno State Athletics
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Photo by: Kiel Maddox
Second-half explosion leads ‘Dogs past Mustangs, 79-52
11/6/2019 11:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Trailing by two at the half at Cal Poly, Fresno State quickly turned what was a tightly contested game into a 27-point rout, outscoring the Mustangs by 29 during the final 20 minutes to open the season with a 79-52 win on Wednesday night at Mott Gym.
The second-half outburst was keyed by two of the Bulldogs' newest faces in Hanna Cavinder and Haley Cavinder as the twins combined to score 26 of their 40 points in the half. Hanna led the team with a 23 points, five assists and five steals. Haley finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Maddi Utti nearly had a double-double, chipping in 11 points and nine rebounds.
How It Happened
Fresno State trailed much of the first period with Cal Poly taking its largest lead of the game of seven with 1:39 on the clock. Trailing by four with under 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter, the Bulldogs pulled level at 15-15 after Jordanna Porter dropped in a pair of 3-pointers. The Mustangs were able to pull out to a five-point advantage early in the second but back-and-forth the rest of the period saw the 'Dogs trail by two at the half.
Fresno State regained the lead less than a minute into the third quarter after a pair of quick layups from Utti and Haley Cavinder forced Cal Poly to call a quick timeout to regroup. After the Bulldogs extended their lead to six, the Mustangs would pull level at 38-38 midway through the period. After the 'Dogs took a one-point lead on a free throw, Hanna Cavinder would score or assist on Fresno State's final nine points of the period, including a dish out to Brooke Walling who knocked down 3-pointer with 36 seconds on the clock to push the lead up to six.
Holding a 48-41 lead heading into the fourth, it took less than two minutes into the quarter for the Bulldogs to break the game open with a 7-0 run from the Cavinders that forced the Mustangs to call another timeout. The lead would hover around 14 throughout the quarter until there was less than four minutes left to play. Fresno State would outscore the Mustangs 15-1 during the final minutes of the game.
Team Notes
Fresno State will return home Nov. 12 to host UC Davis in its home opener. Tipoff against the defending Big West champions is slated for 6 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
"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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The second-half outburst was keyed by two of the Bulldogs' newest faces in Hanna Cavinder and Haley Cavinder as the twins combined to score 26 of their 40 points in the half. Hanna led the team with a 23 points, five assists and five steals. Haley finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Maddi Utti nearly had a double-double, chipping in 11 points and nine rebounds.
How It Happened
Fresno State trailed much of the first period with Cal Poly taking its largest lead of the game of seven with 1:39 on the clock. Trailing by four with under 30 seconds remaining in the first quarter, the Bulldogs pulled level at 15-15 after Jordanna Porter dropped in a pair of 3-pointers. The Mustangs were able to pull out to a five-point advantage early in the second but back-and-forth the rest of the period saw the 'Dogs trail by two at the half.
Fresno State regained the lead less than a minute into the third quarter after a pair of quick layups from Utti and Haley Cavinder forced Cal Poly to call a quick timeout to regroup. After the Bulldogs extended their lead to six, the Mustangs would pull level at 38-38 midway through the period. After the 'Dogs took a one-point lead on a free throw, Hanna Cavinder would score or assist on Fresno State's final nine points of the period, including a dish out to Brooke Walling who knocked down 3-pointer with 36 seconds on the clock to push the lead up to six.
Holding a 48-41 lead heading into the fourth, it took less than two minutes into the quarter for the Bulldogs to break the game open with a 7-0 run from the Cavinders that forced the Mustangs to call another timeout. The lead would hover around 14 throughout the quarter until there was less than four minutes left to play. Fresno State would outscore the Mustangs 15-1 during the final minutes of the game.
Team Notes
- Fresno State won its first game when opening the season on the road under Jaime White (previously 0-2).
- The win was Jaime White's 100th at Fresno State. Her first win with the Bulldogs came against Cal Poly at home on Nov. 16, 2014.
- 45 of the Bulldogs' 79 points came from their freshman class.
- Fresno State outscored Cal Poly 34-12 in points off turnovers and 18-2 on fast breaks.
Player Notes
Hanna Cavinder – 23 points, 5 assists, 5 steals, 4 rebounds
- Posted 20-point performance in first career game.
- Made first career start.
- Second on the team in scoring in rebounding.
- Made first career start.
- Registered a team-high nine rebounds.
Fresno State will return home Nov. 12 to host UC Davis in its home opener. Tipoff against the defending Big West champions is slated for 6 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
"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.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
Facebook: FresnoStateAthletics
Team Stats
Fresno
CPO
FG%
.423
.391
3FG%
.259
.125
FT%
.632
.609
RB
37
39
TO
11
29
STL
14
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
23
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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