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Photo by: Keith Kountz
Haley Cavinder's 31 points propels 'Dogs to 84-78 comeback at New Mexico
2/1/2020 7:06:00 PM | Women's Basketball
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – While last weekend's win at Boise State came with the Fresno State taking the lead with a few minutes left, the Bulldogs waited until the final minute on Saturday at Dreamstyle Arena, stunning a crowd of more than 5,000 as they close the game on a 10-0 run to notch their 10th straight win. The Bulldogs moved to 18-4 on the year and 11-0 in conference play.
With 14 points in the first quarter, and another 10 in the fourth, Haley Cavinder scored a career-high 31 points to break her own record for the most points in a game by a Bulldog freshman. Cavinder also tallied six assists and five steals.
While the trio of Aly Gamez, Maddi Utti and Hanna Cavinder combined for a 11 points in the first half as Fresno State trailed by 10, the three put up 32 in the second as the 'Dogs secured yet another come-from-behind win. Gamez totaled 16 points and nine rebounds for the second straight game while Utti posted her eighth double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Hanna added 13 points.
How It Happened
Fresno State opened the game with a layup from Haley but New Mexico countered with a barrage of threes, sinking its first three 3-pointers of the game. With two back-to-back from Ahlise Hurst and Jaedyn De La Cerda, it forced an early timeout from the Bulldogs as the Lobos led 13-4. As the score sat at 20-8 with 2:37 left in the period, Haley then took over, going on a 10-0 run in 63 seconds to erase the Bulldogs' hole. Fresno State trailed 24-20 after 10 minutes.
The 'Dogs regained the lead just under two minutes into the second with a 3-pointer from Kendyll Kinzer but De La Cerda answered with her fourth 3 of the half. A minute later, De La Cerda hit another in transition and Hurst struck again on the Lobos ensuing possession to extend their lead to 33-25 with 6:05 on the clock. Gamez quickly answered with a three of her own but five was as close as the 'Dogs would get in the quarter. New Mexico scored twice in the final 36 seconds to extend its lead at the half to 44-34.
UNM pushed its advantage to 13 midway through the fourth. With 4:19 on the clock, Hanna started an 8-2 run with an and-1 that pulled the 'Dogs back within five. New Mexico was able to get to the line in the final minutes to extend its lead back to nine at 66-57 by the end of the quarter.
The lead quickly jumped back to 12 as Corina Carter knocked down a 3-pointer 23 seconds into the frame. In less than a minute, the twins countered with back-to-back buckets to pull the deficit to seven. Just over 30 seconds later, Kinzer made it a five-point game with her second three of the game. UNM would bring its lead back up to nine at 74-70 with 6:18 remaining but that was when the 'Dogs began to hit their stride. A steal from Gamez led to Haley finding her on the wing for an open look from three to counter Hosey's free throws. Following the media timeout, Haley knocked down a pair of mid-range jumpers within less than 30 seconds, the second coming off a steal from Wytalla Motta that forced the Lobos to burn a timeout.
New Mexico got its lead back up to four with 1:48 on the clock following 1-of-2 from De La Cerda at the line. Haley then slipped past a screen at the top of the key and drained her fifth triple of the day to make it a one-point game. Following a Lobo turnover, Utti pulled down an offensive rebound on the Bulldogs' possession and found Gamez alone on the right wing. The junior sank the trey to give the 'Dogs an 80-78 with 52 ticks on the clock. Haley then picked up her fifth steal of the day on the other end and Gamez was sent to the line. The captain calmly sank both to put the game out of reach.
Team Notes
Haley Cavinder – 31 points, 6 assists, 5 steals, 3 rebounds
Fresno State continues its two-game road swing on Wednesday at Colorado State. Tipoff at Moby Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. PT and will stream live on the Mountain West Network.
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With 14 points in the first quarter, and another 10 in the fourth, Haley Cavinder scored a career-high 31 points to break her own record for the most points in a game by a Bulldog freshman. Cavinder also tallied six assists and five steals.
While the trio of Aly Gamez, Maddi Utti and Hanna Cavinder combined for a 11 points in the first half as Fresno State trailed by 10, the three put up 32 in the second as the 'Dogs secured yet another come-from-behind win. Gamez totaled 16 points and nine rebounds for the second straight game while Utti posted her eighth double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Hanna added 13 points.
How It Happened
Fresno State opened the game with a layup from Haley but New Mexico countered with a barrage of threes, sinking its first three 3-pointers of the game. With two back-to-back from Ahlise Hurst and Jaedyn De La Cerda, it forced an early timeout from the Bulldogs as the Lobos led 13-4. As the score sat at 20-8 with 2:37 left in the period, Haley then took over, going on a 10-0 run in 63 seconds to erase the Bulldogs' hole. Fresno State trailed 24-20 after 10 minutes.
The 'Dogs regained the lead just under two minutes into the second with a 3-pointer from Kendyll Kinzer but De La Cerda answered with her fourth 3 of the half. A minute later, De La Cerda hit another in transition and Hurst struck again on the Lobos ensuing possession to extend their lead to 33-25 with 6:05 on the clock. Gamez quickly answered with a three of her own but five was as close as the 'Dogs would get in the quarter. New Mexico scored twice in the final 36 seconds to extend its lead at the half to 44-34.
UNM pushed its advantage to 13 midway through the fourth. With 4:19 on the clock, Hanna started an 8-2 run with an and-1 that pulled the 'Dogs back within five. New Mexico was able to get to the line in the final minutes to extend its lead back to nine at 66-57 by the end of the quarter.
The lead quickly jumped back to 12 as Corina Carter knocked down a 3-pointer 23 seconds into the frame. In less than a minute, the twins countered with back-to-back buckets to pull the deficit to seven. Just over 30 seconds later, Kinzer made it a five-point game with her second three of the game. UNM would bring its lead back up to nine at 74-70 with 6:18 remaining but that was when the 'Dogs began to hit their stride. A steal from Gamez led to Haley finding her on the wing for an open look from three to counter Hosey's free throws. Following the media timeout, Haley knocked down a pair of mid-range jumpers within less than 30 seconds, the second coming off a steal from Wytalla Motta that forced the Lobos to burn a timeout.
New Mexico got its lead back up to four with 1:48 on the clock following 1-of-2 from De La Cerda at the line. Haley then slipped past a screen at the top of the key and drained her fifth triple of the day to make it a one-point game. Following a Lobo turnover, Utti pulled down an offensive rebound on the Bulldogs' possession and found Gamez alone on the right wing. The junior sank the trey to give the 'Dogs an 80-78 with 52 ticks on the clock. Haley then picked up her fifth steal of the day on the other end and Gamez was sent to the line. The captain calmly sank both to put the game out of reach.
Team Notes
- Fresno State tied its second-longest win streak to start a conference season (11) which last occurred in 2011-12.
- Fresno State's current 10-game win streak is tied for the fourth-longest in program history (2010-11).
- The Bulldogs have won seven of their last eight games by single digits.
- Fresno State's 50 points in the second half was its third game in the last five in which it has scored at least 50 in a half.
- The Bulldogs' last two road wins have seen them score at least 50 points in the second half (55 at Boise State on Jan. 25).
- The 84 points was Fresno State's seventh game this season with at least 80 points in a game, and third in the last five games.
- The 'Dogs moved to 6-0 this season when four players have reached double figures.
Haley Cavinder – 31 points, 6 assists, 5 steals, 3 rebounds
- First 30-point game of career.
- Broke her own Bulldog record for most points in game by a freshman.
- Shot 12-of-23 from the field, 5-of-14 from 3.
- Posted sixth and seventh quarters with 10 points or more, and third in the fourth quarter (second against New Mexico).
- Swiped a game-high five steals.
- Had a team-high six assists.
- Scored eight points in the fourth quarter.
- Grabbed four rebounds in the fourth.
- Fresno State is 9-0 on the year with Gamez reaching double figures.
- Recorded eighth double-double of the season.
Fresno State continues its two-game road swing on Wednesday at Colorado State. Tipoff at Moby Arena is scheduled for 6 p.m. PT and will stream live on the Mountain West Network.
"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
UNM
FG%
.451
.448
3FG%
.370
.524
FT%
.909
.882
RB
39
32
TO
18
21
STL
14
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
31
FGM
12
3FGM
5
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
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