Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, January 1
Fresno, CA
6:00 PM PT
Fresno State
vs
San Diego State
Photo by: Keith Kountz
Bulldogs resume MW play Wednesday versus Aztecs
12/31/2019 4:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game 14: Fresno State (9-4) vs. San Diego State (6-8)
Jan. 1, 2020 • 6 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Stream: Mountain West Network (pxp Matt Norville)
Radio:Â 790 AMÂ ESPN2
Live Stats:Â bulldogslive.com
Series History:Â San Diego State leads 28-22Â
Last Meeting:Â San Diego State won 59-58 on March 4, 2019 in Fresno, Calif.
Bulldog Bones
Prior to the Bulldogs' game at Santa Clara, Fresno State was feasting on opponents' turnovers. The 10 points off turnovers against the Broncos was the Bulldogs' lowest total since the team's last loss on Nov. 29, the last time the 'Dogs scored less points off turnovers than their opponent. The Bulldogs rebounded against UC Merced with a season-high 37 points off 27 Bobcat turnovers.
- During Fresno State's four-game winning streak (Nov. 30-Dec. 12), the team was averaging 27.8 points off turnovers. Three of the Bulldogs' highest points off turnovers totals came during the four-game stretch.
No looking back  Â
Through 13 games, the Bulldogs have shown a propensity for getting halftime leads and not looking back. Fresno State is 8-0 when leading at the half and has not surrendered the lead at any point in the second half in any of those games. On the other side, the Bulldogs have come back from a halftime deficit just once in five opportunities.
Top-down  Â
The Bulldogs have proved to be successful when their starters are producing. That has included six of their nine wins coming when their top three scorers have been the trio of Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder and Maddi Utti. Led by those three, Fresno State is 9-0 when its starting five has outscored its opponents' five, while going 0-4 when its group has been outscored.
Sure-handed  Â
Fresno State has had some of the surest hands on the ball this season, ranking fifth in the NCAA in turnovers, averaging 11.5 per game after a season-low five last time out. That number is currently on pace for a program low which stands at 13.65.
- With three guards who can run the point, the 'Dogs expect to be below the 14.3 turnovers that they averaged a season ago. They have been over that number once just twice through 13 games.
Making the extra pass   Â
With its four highest assist totals of the season coming in the last month, including a season-high 29 on Dec. 12, three assists shy of a school record, Fresno State ranks No. 30 in the NCAA with 211. The Bulldogs have averaged 20.6 assists per game this month, just over four assists higher than their season average which ranks third in the MW (16.2 apg).
- Ranking fourth in the league in assists, the Bulldogs' low turnover frequency has them leading the MW and ranking No. 9 in the NCAA with a 1.41 assist-to-turnover ratio. The rate is significantly higher the program record of 1.11.
"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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
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Jan. 1, 2020 • 6 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
Stream: Mountain West Network (pxp Matt Norville)
Radio:Â 790 AMÂ ESPN2
Live Stats:Â bulldogslive.com
Series History:Â San Diego State leads 28-22Â
Last Meeting:Â San Diego State won 59-58 on March 4, 2019 in Fresno, Calif.
Bulldog Bones
- Fresno State resumes Mountain West play on New Year's Day with its 51st meeting  with San Diego State.
- The Bulldogs are one four teams to open conference play 2-0 and sit second in the league with nine wins overall.
- The Bulldogs are 5-1 this season at the Save Mart Center. Fresno State has averaged 11.4 wins per season at home since the opening of the SMC in 2003.
- Fresno State is 9-0 this season when scoring more than 70 points, yet is 0-4 when it does not reach 70.
- Fresno State's interchangeable offensive leaders have been freshmen Hanna Cavinder (16.5) Haley Cavinder (16.2) and junior Maddi Utti (17.1). One of the three have led the team in scoring 12 times. The trio ranks second, third and fourth in the conference in scoring, and is the only trio to rank in the top four of any league in scoring.
- With three players in its starting lineup who can play the point, Fresno State has been protective of the ball this year, ranking No. 5 in the NCAA with only 11.5 turnovers per game after a season-low five on Saturday.
- With their low turnover frequency and a 27-5 assist-to-turnover ratio last time out, the Bulldogs have moved to ninth in the nation with a 1.41 ratio.
- San Diego State enters the new year with a 6-8 record and sits at 1-1 in the Mountain West.
- SDSU's offense ranks ninth in the league with an average of 61.7 points per game.
- The Aztecs have been without the services of 2019 MW All-Freshman Team selection Mallory Adams for the last eight games (3-5) after the sophomore was injured six games into the season after averaging 12.8 points and 6.0 rebounds.
- Oregon State transfer Taylor Kalmer leads the team at 14.4 points per game while sophomore Sophia Ramos averages 12.9 per game.
- The Aztecs commit the 14th-least amount of fouls in the nation with just 14.0 per contest.
- San Diego State holds a six-game edge in the all-time series and leads the Bulldogs by two games in Fresno.
- After the 'Dogs won nine of 10 games in the series, SDSU halted that run last year with a 59-58 win in Fresno on March 4.
- Prior to the loss, the Bulldogs had won five straight games by an average of eight points.
Prior to the Bulldogs' game at Santa Clara, Fresno State was feasting on opponents' turnovers. The 10 points off turnovers against the Broncos was the Bulldogs' lowest total since the team's last loss on Nov. 29, the last time the 'Dogs scored less points off turnovers than their opponent. The Bulldogs rebounded against UC Merced with a season-high 37 points off 27 Bobcat turnovers.
- During Fresno State's four-game winning streak (Nov. 30-Dec. 12), the team was averaging 27.8 points off turnovers. Three of the Bulldogs' highest points off turnovers totals came during the four-game stretch.
No looking back  Â
Through 13 games, the Bulldogs have shown a propensity for getting halftime leads and not looking back. Fresno State is 8-0 when leading at the half and has not surrendered the lead at any point in the second half in any of those games. On the other side, the Bulldogs have come back from a halftime deficit just once in five opportunities.
Top-down  Â
The Bulldogs have proved to be successful when their starters are producing. That has included six of their nine wins coming when their top three scorers have been the trio of Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder and Maddi Utti. Led by those three, Fresno State is 9-0 when its starting five has outscored its opponents' five, while going 0-4 when its group has been outscored.
Sure-handed  Â
Fresno State has had some of the surest hands on the ball this season, ranking fifth in the NCAA in turnovers, averaging 11.5 per game after a season-low five last time out. That number is currently on pace for a program low which stands at 13.65.
- With three guards who can run the point, the 'Dogs expect to be below the 14.3 turnovers that they averaged a season ago. They have been over that number once just twice through 13 games.
Making the extra pass   Â
With its four highest assist totals of the season coming in the last month, including a season-high 29 on Dec. 12, three assists shy of a school record, Fresno State ranks No. 30 in the NCAA with 211. The Bulldogs have averaged 20.6 assists per game this month, just over four assists higher than their season average which ranks third in the MW (16.2 apg).
- Ranking fourth in the league in assists, the Bulldogs' low turnover frequency has them leading the MW and ranking No. 9 in the NCAA with a 1.41 assist-to-turnover ratio. The rate is significantly higher the program record of 1.11.
"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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.Â
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