Fresno State Athletics
Thursday, February 4
Logan, UT
5 P.M. PT
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'Dogs meet Aggies for two-game series in Logan
2/3/2021 5:56:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game 16: Fresno State (9-6, 7-3 MW) at Utah State (4-9, 2-6 MW)
Feb. 4, 2021 • 5 p.m. PT • Logan, Utah (Dee Glen Smith Spectrum)
Video:Â Mountain West Network
Live Stats:Â utahstateaggies.com
Game 16: Fresno State (9-6, 7-3 MW) at Utah State (4-9, 2-6 MW)
Feb. 6, 2021 • 1 p.m. PT • Logan, Utah (Dee Glen Smith Spectrum)
Video:Â Mountain West Network
Live Stats:Â utahstateaggies.com
Series History:Â Fresno State leads 25-4
In Logan:Â Fresno State leads 9-3
Last Meeting:Â Bulldogs won 79-61 in Logan, Utah on Feb. 15, 2020
Bulldog Bones                                                                                                                                          Â
Given the oddity of this season's scheduling format, Fresno State has had the opportunity to quickly learn from mistakes against opponents, fix them and adjust during a quick turnaround. The Bulldogs have dropped Game 1 in three series this year but have turned around on short rest to pick up wins in Game 2.Â
- Fresno State picked up a four-point win over Colorado State a day after a six-point defeat.
- The Bulldogs defeated Wyoming by three in overtime after a two-point loss at the buzzer two days earlier.
- Last week, the 'Dogs followed a two-point loss in the final seconds to New Mexico with 22-point win two days later.
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Battle tested                                                                                                                                             Â
Fresno State has played in four conference games decided by three points or less, going 2-2 in those contests. Aside from the Bulldogs, only Boise State has had multiple games decided by three points or less (1-1).
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High-octane offense                                                                                                                             Â
Averaging 80.2 points per game thus far, the Bulldogs' offense is scoring 4.1 points better than a year ago when they posted a second-highest season average in program history (76.1).
- Entering this season, Jaime White's teams have recorded at least 90 points in a game six times with three of those coming in 2019-20. This year, the 'Dogs have reached 90 points five times this season.
- Fresno State ranks 23rd nationally in scoring offense (80.2) and is shooting at a 46.2 percent clip which ranks 24th in the NCAA.
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Socially distant defense                                                                                                                      Â
The Bulldogs have done well in the past about not fouling but this season they have taken it to another level. Fresno State ranks 10th nationally in personal fouls per game, committing just 13.3 per contest.
 - The 'Dogs have committed 50 less fouls than its opponents. That has resulted in Fresno State attempting 83 more free throws than than its opponents.
Let it rain                                                                                                                                                    Â
In recent weeks, Fresno State has seen a drastic increase in its shooting efficiency from long range. Shooting above 40 percent in four of their last six games, the Bulldogs sit second in the league at 36.0 percent behind Colorado State.
- In league play, the 'Dogs are leading the pack at 39.5 percent.
- The increase in percentage has come from the emergence of Kendyll Kinzer and Bree Delaney who have been locked-in during league play. The two have combined to shoot 56.3 percent from deep in conference games and a blistering 65.7 percent during their last four outings.
- Last weekend, Kinzer shot a career-high 6-of-7 in Game 1 versus New Mexico while Delaney shot 4-of-5 in Game 2.
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Twin scoring 'Dogs                                                                                                                                Â
Averaging a combined 36.8 points per game, Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder rank among the nation's best scoring duos. Throughout the first half of the of the season, the Bulldogs have been led in the scoring column by Haley (19.5 ppg) and Hanna (17.3 ppg) who rank first and second in the MW. The two have combined to score at least 38 points in seven games, helping the 'Dogs to a 5-2 record in those contests.
- They are one of 12 sets of teammates nationally who average more than 17.0 ppg.
- The two rank among the top 20 nationally among the top scoring duos.
- The two have combined to go for 40-plus on six occasions, and are 4-2 in such games.
- Fresno State is 4-3 when the duo scores below 35 points.
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Rising to another level
As a freshman, Haley Cavinder led the Bulldogs in scoring at 16.0 points per game. She is doing the same again but has increased that average to a league-leading 19.5 points per game.
- Cavinder is averaging 20.6 points per game in conference play, 3.6 points clear of the second-highest average.
- Cavinder is also leading the team in assists (3.7 apg) and rebounding (8.1 rpg).
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While she leads the Mountain West in scoring (19.5 ppg), ranks second in rebounding (8.1 rpg) and seventh in assists (3.7 apg), Haley Cavinder is one of two players in the NCAA to average at least 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game, along with Cincinnati's 5-foot-10 forward Ilmar'I Thomas.
"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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Feb. 4, 2021 • 5 p.m. PT • Logan, Utah (Dee Glen Smith Spectrum)
Video:Â Mountain West Network
Live Stats:Â utahstateaggies.com
Game 16: Fresno State (9-6, 7-3 MW) at Utah State (4-9, 2-6 MW)
Feb. 6, 2021 • 1 p.m. PT • Logan, Utah (Dee Glen Smith Spectrum)
Video:Â Mountain West Network
Live Stats:Â utahstateaggies.com
Series History:Â Fresno State leads 25-4
In Logan:Â Fresno State leads 9-3
Last Meeting:Â Bulldogs won 79-61 in Logan, Utah on Feb. 15, 2020
Bulldog Bones                                                                                                                                          Â
- Fresno State enters this week sitting in second place on percentage points behind Colorado State (8-2) and ahead of New Mexico (4-2).
- The Bulldogs have won six of their last seven games in conference play.
- Averaging 80.2 points per game, Fresno State's high-powered offense meets the Mountain West's 11th-ranked defense in Utah State which is allowing 76.38 points per game.
- Fresno State's offense ranks 23rd nationally in scoring offense, third highest in the Mountain West.
- The Bulldogs scoring has been aided in recent weeks by sharpshooting from the 3-point line. Fresno State has seen percentage from deep increase to 36 percent, second-best in the Mountain West but pace the MW in conference games at 39.5 percent.
- Haley Cavinder (19.5 ppg) and Hanna Cavinder (17.3 ppg) sit 1-2 in the league in scoring. They rank among the nation's top 20 scoring duos (36.8 ppg) and are one of 12 sets of teammates to average at least 17.0 ppg.
- Utah State enters the week with a 4-9 record overall, 2-6 in the Mountain West.
- All four of the Aggies' wins came on its home court.
- USU has dropped its last five straight games.
- The Aggies average 66.5 points per game but are allowing 76.4, the lowest scoring margin in the conference (-9.8).
- Utah State is led in the scoring column by Bre Mathews (11.6 ppg) and Jessica Chatman (10.0 ppg).
- Chatman also paces the team on the glass with 7.5 per contest.
- Fresno State holds the all-time series 25-4.
- The Bulldogs have won the last four games in the series.
- The 'Dogs are 9-3 all-time at Utah State.
- Their last loss in the series came in 2018, a 60-52 defeat in Logan, Utah.
- Fresno State won last season's meeting in Logan, 79-61 on Feb. 15, 2020.
Given the oddity of this season's scheduling format, Fresno State has had the opportunity to quickly learn from mistakes against opponents, fix them and adjust during a quick turnaround. The Bulldogs have dropped Game 1 in three series this year but have turned around on short rest to pick up wins in Game 2.Â
- Fresno State picked up a four-point win over Colorado State a day after a six-point defeat.
- The Bulldogs defeated Wyoming by three in overtime after a two-point loss at the buzzer two days earlier.
- Last week, the 'Dogs followed a two-point loss in the final seconds to New Mexico with 22-point win two days later.
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Battle tested                                                                                                                                             Â
Fresno State has played in four conference games decided by three points or less, going 2-2 in those contests. Aside from the Bulldogs, only Boise State has had multiple games decided by three points or less (1-1).
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High-octane offense                                                                                                                             Â
Averaging 80.2 points per game thus far, the Bulldogs' offense is scoring 4.1 points better than a year ago when they posted a second-highest season average in program history (76.1).
- Entering this season, Jaime White's teams have recorded at least 90 points in a game six times with three of those coming in 2019-20. This year, the 'Dogs have reached 90 points five times this season.
- Fresno State ranks 23rd nationally in scoring offense (80.2) and is shooting at a 46.2 percent clip which ranks 24th in the NCAA.
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Socially distant defense                                                                                                                      Â
The Bulldogs have done well in the past about not fouling but this season they have taken it to another level. Fresno State ranks 10th nationally in personal fouls per game, committing just 13.3 per contest.
 - The 'Dogs have committed 50 less fouls than its opponents. That has resulted in Fresno State attempting 83 more free throws than than its opponents.
Let it rain                                                                                                                                                    Â
In recent weeks, Fresno State has seen a drastic increase in its shooting efficiency from long range. Shooting above 40 percent in four of their last six games, the Bulldogs sit second in the league at 36.0 percent behind Colorado State.
- In league play, the 'Dogs are leading the pack at 39.5 percent.
- The increase in percentage has come from the emergence of Kendyll Kinzer and Bree Delaney who have been locked-in during league play. The two have combined to shoot 56.3 percent from deep in conference games and a blistering 65.7 percent during their last four outings.
- Last weekend, Kinzer shot a career-high 6-of-7 in Game 1 versus New Mexico while Delaney shot 4-of-5 in Game 2.
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Twin scoring 'Dogs                                                                                                                                Â
Averaging a combined 36.8 points per game, Haley Cavinder and Hanna Cavinder rank among the nation's best scoring duos. Throughout the first half of the of the season, the Bulldogs have been led in the scoring column by Haley (19.5 ppg) and Hanna (17.3 ppg) who rank first and second in the MW. The two have combined to score at least 38 points in seven games, helping the 'Dogs to a 5-2 record in those contests.
- They are one of 12 sets of teammates nationally who average more than 17.0 ppg.
- The two rank among the top 20 nationally among the top scoring duos.
- The two have combined to go for 40-plus on six occasions, and are 4-2 in such games.
- Fresno State is 4-3 when the duo scores below 35 points.
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Rising to another level
As a freshman, Haley Cavinder led the Bulldogs in scoring at 16.0 points per game. She is doing the same again but has increased that average to a league-leading 19.5 points per game.
- Cavinder is averaging 20.6 points per game in conference play, 3.6 points clear of the second-highest average.
- Cavinder is also leading the team in assists (3.7 apg) and rebounding (8.1 rpg).
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While she leads the Mountain West in scoring (19.5 ppg), ranks second in rebounding (8.1 rpg) and seventh in assists (3.7 apg), Haley Cavinder is one of two players in the NCAA to average at least 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists per game, along with Cincinnati's 5-foot-10 forward Ilmar'I Thomas.
"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 FresnoStateAthleticsÂ
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