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Photo by: Kiel Maddox
Bulldogs rout Rams 79-61 in Fort Collins
2/5/2020 10:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Behind 47 combined points from Aly Gamez (27) and Haley Cavinder (20), and a 29-point second quarter for Fresno State, the Bulldogs handed Colorado State a 79-61 defeat on Wednesday night at Moby Arena. Fresno State's 12th straight Mountain West win was aided by a season-high 54.5 percent (12-of-22) shooting from beyond the arc.
Gamez helped the Bulldogs' second-quarter explosion with 11 of her career-high 27 points as she knocked down 3-of-3 in the period. The junior captain shot 11-of-13 for the game and 5-of-7 from three. Cavinder posted her fifth double-double of the season with 20 points (8-of-14, 4-of-7 from 3) and 13 rebounds.
When the Bulldog duo exited the game in the fourth quarter, Colorado State had scored 48 points. The two had 47 together.
How It Happened
The opening quarter saw five lead changes as both teams shot north of 40 percent. The Rams used a 7-0 run to end the period with a 17-13 advantage. Gamez scored the first of the second and Haley followed with a jumper before the Rams could get one to go down. Leading 20-19 with six minutes to play in the period, the 'Dogs closed on a 22-5 run with six coming from Gamez, five from Hanna Cavinder and Brooke Walling and four from Haley.
Holding an 18-point lead at the half, 42-24, Haley dropped in a 3-pointer to push the lead over 20. Megan Jacobs answered the triple but Gamez struck right back with one of her own to kick-start an 8-0 spurt that gave the 'Dogs a 53-27 lead with 6:16 on the clock. Fresno State took a 26-point lead into the fourth (65-39).
Like the start of the third, Haley began the fourth with a strike from 3. Jordanna Porter followed with one of her own as the lead eclipsed 30 for the first time. CSU then scored five unanswered but Haley and Gamez went back-to-back from deep to give the 'Dogs their largest lead of the game at 77-44 with 5:26 remaining in the game, before the pair exited shortly thereafter.
Team Notes
Aly Gamez – 27 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
The Bulldogs return home for two-straight games starting with UNLV on Saturday at 2 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center. Saturday will be National Girls and Women in Sport Day on campus along with the program's annual pink game to support breast cancer awareness. At halftime, Fresno State will unveil Wendy Martell's No. 34 jersey in the rafters.
"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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Gamez helped the Bulldogs' second-quarter explosion with 11 of her career-high 27 points as she knocked down 3-of-3 in the period. The junior captain shot 11-of-13 for the game and 5-of-7 from three. Cavinder posted her fifth double-double of the season with 20 points (8-of-14, 4-of-7 from 3) and 13 rebounds.
When the Bulldog duo exited the game in the fourth quarter, Colorado State had scored 48 points. The two had 47 together.
How It Happened
The opening quarter saw five lead changes as both teams shot north of 40 percent. The Rams used a 7-0 run to end the period with a 17-13 advantage. Gamez scored the first of the second and Haley followed with a jumper before the Rams could get one to go down. Leading 20-19 with six minutes to play in the period, the 'Dogs closed on a 22-5 run with six coming from Gamez, five from Hanna Cavinder and Brooke Walling and four from Haley.
Holding an 18-point lead at the half, 42-24, Haley dropped in a 3-pointer to push the lead over 20. Megan Jacobs answered the triple but Gamez struck right back with one of her own to kick-start an 8-0 spurt that gave the 'Dogs a 53-27 lead with 6:16 on the clock. Fresno State took a 26-point lead into the fourth (65-39).
Like the start of the third, Haley began the fourth with a strike from 3. Jordanna Porter followed with one of her own as the lead eclipsed 30 for the first time. CSU then scored five unanswered but Haley and Gamez went back-to-back from deep to give the 'Dogs their largest lead of the game at 77-44 with 5:26 remaining in the game, before the pair exited shortly thereafter.
Team Notes
- Fresno State won its 11th straight game. It is the fourth-longest win streak in program history.
- The Bulldogs are 12-0 to start conference play for only the second time in program history (16-0 in 2009-10).
- The 18-point win over Colorado State was the Bulldogs' second-largest of the conference season behind the 30-point win over Wyoming (89-59).
- The 18-point win was the largest all-time over the Rams. The previous largest was 11 which happened three times.
- Wednesday was the fifth time this season that multiple Bulldogs have posted 20-point performances in the same game (5-0). Haley Cavinder has been involved in all five of those games.
Aly Gamez – 27 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Career-high 27 points surpassed the 25 she scored at UNLV on Jan. 24, 2018.
- Missed two shots during the game, both from 3.
- Shot 11-of-13 from the field, 5-of-7 from 3.
- Recorded fifth double-double of the season, all coming in Mountain West play.
- Posted team-leading ninth 20-point game of the year.
- Moved to within 38 points of Jaleesa Ross' Bulldog freshman scoring record, which stands at 421.
The Bulldogs return home for two-straight games starting with UNLV on Saturday at 2 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center. Saturday will be National Girls and Women in Sport Day on campus along with the program's annual pink game to support breast cancer awareness. At halftime, Fresno State will unveil Wendy Martell's No. 34 jersey in the rafters.
"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
CSU
FG%
.492
.333
3FG%
.545
.300
FT%
.700
.800
RB
44
39
TO
14
9
STL
7
11
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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