Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, February 1
Albuquerque, NM
1:00 PM PT
Fresno State
at
New Mexico
Photo by: Kiel Maddox
Bulldogs face Lobos in The Pit on Saturday
1/31/2020 3:36:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game 22: Fresno State (17-4, 10-0 MW) at New Mexico (12-11, 3-7 MW)
Feb. 1, 2020 • 1 p.m. PT • Albuquerque, N.M. (Dreamstyle Arena)
Stream:Â Mountain West Network
Live Stats: goblobos.com
Series History:Â New Mexico leads 14-11
Last Meeting:Â Fresno State won 84-81 (OT) on Jan. 8, 2020 in Fresno, Calif.
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Bulldog Bones                                                                                                                                                 Â
- New Mexico sits at 12-11 overall and 3-7 in the Mountain West. The Lobos have lost three of their last four games following the departure of Jayla Everett, the 2019 MW Freshman of the Year.
- The Lobos have the 20th-best scoring offense in the nation at 76.9, which has been aided by their shooting from deep. UNM ranks third in 3-point attempts (631) and sixth in makes (149).
- New Mexico also holds the eighth-best turnover margin at 7.83. The Lobos turn the ball over 13.2 times per game while also producing 10.7 steals.
- UNM is led in scoring by Ahlise Hurst at 13.7 points per game. The sophomore ranks second in the nation in 3-point attempts (198) and 3-pointers made (72). Jordan Hosey (12.3) joins Hurst in double figures while also averaging a team-leading 8.3 rebounds per game.
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Series History with New Mexico
- New Mexico holds the all-time series lead, 14-12.
- Prior to the Bulldogs winning the last two games in the series, New Mexico had one five straight.
- Fresno State has lost its last three games at The Pit, with its last win in Albuquerque coming in double overtime, 69-65, on Jan. 2, 2016.
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Historic start                                                                                                                                                    Â
With Fresno State's win over Air Force on Wednday, the Bulldogs broke their longest win streak to open a Mountain West season (10-0). It surpassed the 9-0 start that occurred during Jaime White's first season in Fresno.
- This year's win streak to open conference play is the third-longest in Fresno State history behind the 16 in 2009-10 and the 11 in the 2011-12.
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The Bulldogs are one of three teams nationally to currently hold a 10-0 record in conference play. Fresno State is the only one which is not ranked as Louisville and Gonzaga are all in the top 12.
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The streak                                                                                                                                                          Â
Fresno State is currently leading the Mountain West with a nine-game win streak. It is the tied for the fifth-longest streak in program history.
- Fresno State's longest streaks in its history are 19 (2009-10), 13 (2014-15), 12 (2011-12) and 10 (2010-11).
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Learning to win the close ones                                                                                                                Â
With five new players inserted into this year's squad, the Bulldogs saw few games early in the season that were close, with only one game being decided by less than 10 points in the first month. After a six-point win in the conference opener at UNLV, Fresno State's young group has grown up quick, winning six more single-digit games since Jan. 4.
- The Bulldogs have won four of their last six games by five points or less.
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Veteran leadership                                                                                                                                        Â
After missing from the court for three weeks during December, Aly Gamez has been a steady presence for a young Bulldog backcourt, dishing out a team-best 37 assists (5.3 apg) in the last seven games. The junior has also been known to have a flair for the dramatics. On Jan. 22, Gamez hit the second buzzer beater of her career, dropping in a floater against Colorado State.
- An X-factor this season after being the Bulldogs' No. 3 option last year, the Bulldogs are 8-0 this season when Gamez reaches double figures scoring.
- Gamez has twice recorded a season-best 16 points, once in her second game back in the starting lineup at San Jose State (Jan. 4) and again on Jan. 29 against Air Force as she led the team in scoring for just the second time.
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Unsung energy                                                                                                                                                Â
While Maddi Utti, Aly Gamez and the Cavinder twins have gotten the headlines in the starting lineup, juco transfer Wytalla Motta has provided the athleticsm and energy to play alongside them. The 6-foot Brazilian has attacked the glass, cut off passing lanes and broken out in transition, playing with a passion that filters throughout the team. Motta is averaging 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in conference play. Last time out against Air Force, the junior scored a season-high 11 points on an efficient 4-of-5 from the field.
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"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:Â
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Feb. 1, 2020 • 1 p.m. PT • Albuquerque, N.M. (Dreamstyle Arena)
Stream:Â Mountain West Network
Live Stats: goblobos.com
Series History:Â New Mexico leads 14-11
Last Meeting:Â Fresno State won 84-81 (OT) on Jan. 8, 2020 in Fresno, Calif.
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Bulldog Bones                                                                                                                                                 Â
- With its 17th win of the season on Wednesday, Fresno State is tied for the best 21-game start in program history at 17-4 (2011-2).
- The Bulldogs became the first team since Colorado State in 2016 to start 10-0 in Mountain West play. It is the third-longest win streak to open any conference season in Fresno State history.
- In the last seven games, the Bulldogs have earned six wins by single digits (2, 3, 5, 5, 7, 9). During the stretch, three of those wins saw the 'Dogs held well below their season average, while the other four saw them eclipse 80 points.
- Fresno State is averaging a program-best 76.6 points per game which ranks No. 23 in the NCAA.
- The 'Dogs are 14-0 this season when scoring more than 70 points, yet are 3-4 when it does not reach 70. All three wins when below have come since Jan. 15.
- The Bulldogs rank No. 10 in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.43) and No. 4 in turnovers per game (11.5). Both numbers are on pace to break program records.
- Fresno State is one of three teams in the country to have three players average over 15 points per game (Fresno State, Oregon, UConn).Â
- New Mexico sits at 12-11 overall and 3-7 in the Mountain West. The Lobos have lost three of their last four games following the departure of Jayla Everett, the 2019 MW Freshman of the Year.
- The Lobos have the 20th-best scoring offense in the nation at 76.9, which has been aided by their shooting from deep. UNM ranks third in 3-point attempts (631) and sixth in makes (149).
- New Mexico also holds the eighth-best turnover margin at 7.83. The Lobos turn the ball over 13.2 times per game while also producing 10.7 steals.
- UNM is led in scoring by Ahlise Hurst at 13.7 points per game. The sophomore ranks second in the nation in 3-point attempts (198) and 3-pointers made (72). Jordan Hosey (12.3) joins Hurst in double figures while also averaging a team-leading 8.3 rebounds per game.
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Series History with New Mexico
- New Mexico holds the all-time series lead, 14-12.
- Prior to the Bulldogs winning the last two games in the series, New Mexico had one five straight.
- Fresno State has lost its last three games at The Pit, with its last win in Albuquerque coming in double overtime, 69-65, on Jan. 2, 2016.
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Historic start                                                                                                                                                    Â
With Fresno State's win over Air Force on Wednday, the Bulldogs broke their longest win streak to open a Mountain West season (10-0). It surpassed the 9-0 start that occurred during Jaime White's first season in Fresno.
- This year's win streak to open conference play is the third-longest in Fresno State history behind the 16 in 2009-10 and the 11 in the 2011-12.
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The Bulldogs are one of three teams nationally to currently hold a 10-0 record in conference play. Fresno State is the only one which is not ranked as Louisville and Gonzaga are all in the top 12.
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The streak                                                                                                                                                          Â
Fresno State is currently leading the Mountain West with a nine-game win streak. It is the tied for the fifth-longest streak in program history.
- Fresno State's longest streaks in its history are 19 (2009-10), 13 (2014-15), 12 (2011-12) and 10 (2010-11).
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Learning to win the close ones                                                                                                                Â
With five new players inserted into this year's squad, the Bulldogs saw few games early in the season that were close, with only one game being decided by less than 10 points in the first month. After a six-point win in the conference opener at UNLV, Fresno State's young group has grown up quick, winning six more single-digit games since Jan. 4.
- The Bulldogs have won four of their last six games by five points or less.
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Veteran leadership                                                                                                                                        Â
After missing from the court for three weeks during December, Aly Gamez has been a steady presence for a young Bulldog backcourt, dishing out a team-best 37 assists (5.3 apg) in the last seven games. The junior has also been known to have a flair for the dramatics. On Jan. 22, Gamez hit the second buzzer beater of her career, dropping in a floater against Colorado State.
- An X-factor this season after being the Bulldogs' No. 3 option last year, the Bulldogs are 8-0 this season when Gamez reaches double figures scoring.
- Gamez has twice recorded a season-best 16 points, once in her second game back in the starting lineup at San Jose State (Jan. 4) and again on Jan. 29 against Air Force as she led the team in scoring for just the second time.
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Unsung energy                                                                                                                                                Â
While Maddi Utti, Aly Gamez and the Cavinder twins have gotten the headlines in the starting lineup, juco transfer Wytalla Motta has provided the athleticsm and energy to play alongside them. The 6-foot Brazilian has attacked the glass, cut off passing lanes and broken out in transition, playing with a passion that filters throughout the team. Motta is averaging 7.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in conference play. Last time out against Air Force, the junior scored a season-high 11 points on an efficient 4-of-5 from the field.
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"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:Â
Twitter:Â Â @FresnoStateWBBÂ
Instagram:Â Â fresnostwbbÂ
Facebook:Â Â FresnoStateAthletics
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