Friday, December 31
Fresno, CA
2 P.M. PT
Fresno State
vs
San Diego State
'Dogs host Aztecs on New Year's Eve
12/30/2021 1:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game 13: Fresno State (4-8) vs. San Diego State (6-6)
Dec. 31, 2021 • 2 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV/WEB: Mountain West Network (Matt Norville)
RADIO:Â Bulldog Sports Network/KRDU 1130AM (Matt Norville)
LIVE STATS:Â BullodgsLive.com
SERIES HISTORY:Â San Diego State 29-25
LAST MEETING: Fresno State 82, San Diego State 61 [2/21/21 – San Diego, Calif.]
THE BREAKDOWN
HITTING THE RESET
In the last seven seasons, Fresno State has lost back-to-back games to start Mountain West play. The 'Dogs have dropped their conference opener three times, regrouping to tightly contested games on short turnarounds.Â
A continuing trend in recent years, Fresno State once again is one of the top team's in the country in turnovers per game. Committing 11.4 per contest, the Bulldogs rank No. 6 in the NCAA. The 'Dogs finished each of the last two seasons ranked inside the Top 20.
As the conference season is set to begin, that means the next 18 games will determine if Haley Cavinder will earn back-to-back Player of the Year awards after she was selected Preseason POY in October. If the junior's play during the nonconference season has been any indication, she's on that path, leading the league in scoring and rebounding while sitting second in assists per game.
SCOUTING SAN DIEGO STATE
UPDATED SAVE MART CENTER GAME DAY INFORMATION
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Dec. 31, 2021 • 2 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif. (Save Mart Center)
TV/WEB: Mountain West Network (Matt Norville)
RADIO:Â Bulldog Sports Network/KRDU 1130AM (Matt Norville)
LIVE STATS:Â BullodgsLive.com
SERIES HISTORY:Â San Diego State 29-25
LAST MEETING: Fresno State 82, San Diego State 61 [2/21/21 – San Diego, Calif.]
THE BREAKDOWN
- Fresno State heads into Friday's games with a 4-8 record after dropping its Mountain West opener on Tuesday, 73-63, to UNLV. It was the second straight conference opening loss for the Bulldogs.
- The 'Dogs look to rebound against a San Diego State team which is 6-6 overall, 0-1 in conference. The Bulldogs are 11-3 versus the Aztecs under Jaime White.
- Fresno State is 3-0 in games following a loss in its conference opener under White.
- All of Fresno State's wins this year have come when scoring at least 70 points (4-2).
- Fresno State ranks No. 6 nationally in turnovers per game, committing just 11.4 per game.
- Haley Cavinder moved into the Top 15 on the program's scoring list with 1,283 points, passing Simone Srubek and Aritta Lane to take over No. 14. She is six points away from passing Taylor Thompson for 13th.
- Haley is also one assist shy of breaking into the program's Top 10, currently sitting on 284.
- The 5-foot-6 point guard has led the Bulldogs in assists 11 times, rebounding 10 times and scoring eight times. She is one of two players in the country averaging at least 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists per game along with Iowa's Caitlin Clark.
HITTING THE RESET
In the last seven seasons, Fresno State has lost back-to-back games to start Mountain West play. The 'Dogs have dropped their conference opener three times, regrouping to tightly contested games on short turnarounds.Â
- The 'Dogs defeated Nevada in 2015 by one and Air Force in 2017 by six on two days rest, and Colorado State in 2020 by four on less than 24 hours rest. The first two came on the road while the win over CSU was at home.
A continuing trend in recent years, Fresno State once again is one of the top team's in the country in turnovers per game. Committing 11.4 per contest, the Bulldogs rank No. 6 in the NCAA. The 'Dogs finished each of the last two seasons ranked inside the Top 20.
- Prior to the 2019-20 season, Fresno State had not finished the season inside the Top 60 and had finished outside the Top 100 three times since the start of the 2014-15 season.
As the conference season is set to begin, that means the next 18 games will determine if Haley Cavinder will earn back-to-back Player of the Year awards after she was selected Preseason POY in October. If the junior's play during the nonconference season has been any indication, she's on that path, leading the league in scoring and rebounding while sitting second in assists per game.
- No player has won the Mountain West's Freshman of the Year and two Player of the Year awards in three consecutive years since the conference established the Freshman of the Year award in 2008.
SCOUTING SAN DIEGO STATE
- San Diego State heads into Friday's matchup with a 6-6 overall record.
- The Aztecs dropped the conference at home, 62-54, to Wyoming.
- San Diego State is 2-1 away from home this year with wins at UC Irvine and Cal Baptist.
- Averaging 60.7 points per game, SDSU is allowing 61.9.
- The Aztecs have reached the 70-point mark just twice this season (2-0).
- Five of the Aztecs' six wins have come when holding teams below 40 percent shooting (5-2). They rank second in the Mountain West in field goal defense, holding opponents to 37.8 percent.
- The Aztecs are led by senior Sophia Ramos who paces the team in scoring (14.3) rebounding (5.5) and assists (3.4).
- Redshirt freshman Asia Avinger (10.3 ppg) and senior Mercedes Staples (10.0 ppg) join her in double figures.
UPDATED SAVE MART CENTER GAME DAY INFORMATION
- Based on public health guidelines, all Save Mart Center attendees must be fully vaccinated OR have obtained a negative COVID-19 test (persons 3 years and older).
- Masks will be required for all indoor areas. At the Save Mart Center, masks will be required at all times, with exception for when actively eating or drinking.
- For non-vaccinated guests 3 years or older, proof of a negative PCR test will be required within 2 days of the event ORÂ an antigen test within 1 day of the event.Â
- Guests will need to show the negative results of their tests, or show proof of full vaccination at one of the tents outside of the arena prior to entry.Â
"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.
Follow us on:Â
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateWBBÂ
Instagram:Â fresnostwbbÂ
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