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'Dogs complete sweep over Utah State with 93-85 win
2/6/2021 7:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball
LOGAN, Utah – Two days after dropping 90 points against Utah State, the Bulldogs went three better on Saturday, defeating the Aggies 93-85 at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to earn their third series sweep in their last four. With the 93-point effort, the 'Dogs became the first team in program history to hit the 90-point mark in three straight games.
Fresno State's big four of Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder, Aly Gamez and Maddi Utti each landed in double figures, marking the 14th time during the last two seasons in which that has occurred (13-1). Haley and Hanna totaled a team-high 21 points each while Utti finished with 16 and Gamez at 11. The four also combined to dish out 22 of the team's 26 assists.
Utah State's Jessica Chatman finished with a game-high 26 points.
Key Stat
Fresno State put its stamp on the game in both transition and on the glass. Combined, the Bulldogs held a 37-14 advantage in fast break points (17-8) and second chance points (20-6).
How It Happened
Fresno State bolted out of the gates scoring on its first 10 possessions of the game which saw six different Bulldogs find the score sheet. The scoring stretch lasted just over five minutes as the 'Dogs took their largest lead of the half at 22-10. Utah State answered back with seven straight points before Bree Delaney ended a two-minute drought with a triple. The 'Dogs built their lead back to 11 but a 12-2 run by the Aggies pulled the home side back within one with 7:22 on the clock in the second quarter.
With the game knotted up at 39-all with 4:29 remaining in the half, the Cavinder twins combined to score nine unanswered, with the first seven coming from Hanna, in under two minutes. The Bulldogs led by seven at the half, 53-46.
The Aggies quickly cut their deficit to four in the opening 30 seconds of the third quarter with a 3-pointer from Shyla Latone. It took Fresno State just 90 seconds, though, to force Utah State to call its third timeout of the game after a 9-0 spurt. Utah State never got its deficit back into single digits in the quarter as the 'Dogs extended their advantage to as much as 20 with 2:31 on the clock. Fresno State held onto a comfortable double-digit lead until the final minutes of the game when Utah State's Kinley Falslev knocked down four 3-pointers, but it was too little too late as the 'Dogs closed out the game with an eight-point win.
Team Notes
Haley Cavinder – 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
The Bulldogs return home to face Air Force on Wednesday and Thursday. Both games are slated to tipoff at 6 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
"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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Fresno State's big four of Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder, Aly Gamez and Maddi Utti each landed in double figures, marking the 14th time during the last two seasons in which that has occurred (13-1). Haley and Hanna totaled a team-high 21 points each while Utti finished with 16 and Gamez at 11. The four also combined to dish out 22 of the team's 26 assists.
Utah State's Jessica Chatman finished with a game-high 26 points.
Key Stat
Fresno State put its stamp on the game in both transition and on the glass. Combined, the Bulldogs held a 37-14 advantage in fast break points (17-8) and second chance points (20-6).
How It Happened
Fresno State bolted out of the gates scoring on its first 10 possessions of the game which saw six different Bulldogs find the score sheet. The scoring stretch lasted just over five minutes as the 'Dogs took their largest lead of the half at 22-10. Utah State answered back with seven straight points before Bree Delaney ended a two-minute drought with a triple. The 'Dogs built their lead back to 11 but a 12-2 run by the Aggies pulled the home side back within one with 7:22 on the clock in the second quarter.
With the game knotted up at 39-all with 4:29 remaining in the half, the Cavinder twins combined to score nine unanswered, with the first seven coming from Hanna, in under two minutes. The Bulldogs led by seven at the half, 53-46.
The Aggies quickly cut their deficit to four in the opening 30 seconds of the third quarter with a 3-pointer from Shyla Latone. It took Fresno State just 90 seconds, though, to force Utah State to call its third timeout of the game after a 9-0 spurt. Utah State never got its deficit back into single digits in the quarter as the 'Dogs extended their advantage to as much as 20 with 2:31 on the clock. Fresno State held onto a comfortable double-digit lead until the final minutes of the game when Utah State's Kinley Falslev knocked down four 3-pointers, but it was too little too late as the 'Dogs closed out the game with an eight-point win.
Team Notes
- The Bulldogs hit the 90-point mark for the third game in a row, the first team in program history to accomplish that feat.
- Fresno State won its first game this season when allowing a team to shoot over 50 percent.
- The 'Dogs won their first game this year when being outshot by their opponent (53.1%-47.4%).
- The Bulldogs grabbed at least 40 rebounds for the fourth straight game and sixth in the last eight.
- Fresno State has recorded at least 20 for the third consecutive game, registering its second-highest total of the season with 26. The 51 assists this week was the most by the Bulldogs in a two-game stretch this season.
Haley Cavinder – 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
- Recorded seventh 20-point game of the season.
- Dished at least five assists for the sixth time in the last seven games.
- Recorded sixth 20-point game of the season.
- Dished out at least five assists for the sixth time this season.
- Posted fifth straight game in double figures.
- Dished out a career-high seven assists.
- Scored in double figures for the seventh time this season.
- Recorded a season high of five assists and matched her season high in steals with three.
The Bulldogs return home to face Air Force on Wednesday and Thursday. Both games are slated to tipoff at 6 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
"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
FS
USU
FG%
.474
.531
3FG%
.385
.444
FT%
.786
.750
RB
42
30
TO
11
10
STL
6
4
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
16
FGM
7
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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