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'Dogs come up just short in The Pit
1/22/2022 9:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Haley Cavinder records third triple-double of the season.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Behind a triple-double from Haley Cavinder and a double-double from Wytalla Motta, Fresno State put a scare into New Mexico on Saturday afternoon but were unable to knock off the Mountain West's top team in hostile territory. Leading by nine at the half, the Bulldogs saw their lead dwindle in the second half before falling to the Lobos (16-4, 7-0 MW) 80-74 in a frenetic, high-paced game at The Pit.
After dropping a career-high 31 points in a her only other trip to Albuquerque in 2020, Haley left the court with her second triple-double in the last eight days, finishing with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. It was her third of the season. Wytalla Motta was on the end of several of those assists as the senior posted her second-straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Hanna Cavinder also chipped in 15 points and six assists on the afternoon.
How It Happened
The Lobos came out firing early, leading by as much as eight in the first quarter. Five points to close the period from Tamia Stricklin got the 'Dogs back within striking distance. The tide turned the Bulldogs way following an and-1 from Wytalla Motta with 7:35 remaining in the half. An 11-2 run ensued with a 3-pointer coming from each of the Cavinder twins that put Fresno State up 34-27 90 seconds later. Hanna Cavinder closed the half with seven points during a 7-2 run to give the 'Dogs their largest lead of the opening 20 minutes at nine, 47-38.
A baseline jumper from Motta to open the scoring in the third gave Fresno State its largest lead of the game. An 8-0 run by the Lobos then ensued. The run proved to be the difference in the period as the 'Dogs led by just three with 10 minutes to play. Less than three minutes into the fourth, LaTascya Duff handed New Mexico its first lead of the second half with a triple to go up 64-62. Daylee Dunn answered for the Bulldogs with one of her own from the corner.
But from that point, a few empty possessions for the 'Dogs led to nine unanswered points from the Lobos as they took a 71-64 advantage with 4:03 on the clock. Following a timeout, Haley Cavinder popped a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to four but Paula Reus, who had 19 points off the bench for New Mexico, answered with one of her own. Down nine with 90 seconds remaining, Haley brought Fresno State back within four, again, this time with just under a minute to play following five quick points. It was as close as the 'Dogs could get as the Lobos knocked down four free throws down the stretch.
Team Notes
Fresno State has a quick turnaround, facing Colorado State at the Save Mart Center on Monday. The rescheduled game is slated to tip off at 6 p.m. PT. A current flash sale for $5 tickets can be accessed here.
"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.
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After dropping a career-high 31 points in a her only other trip to Albuquerque in 2020, Haley left the court with her second triple-double in the last eight days, finishing with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. It was her third of the season. Wytalla Motta was on the end of several of those assists as the senior posted her second-straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Hanna Cavinder also chipped in 15 points and six assists on the afternoon.
How It Happened
The Lobos came out firing early, leading by as much as eight in the first quarter. Five points to close the period from Tamia Stricklin got the 'Dogs back within striking distance. The tide turned the Bulldogs way following an and-1 from Wytalla Motta with 7:35 remaining in the half. An 11-2 run ensued with a 3-pointer coming from each of the Cavinder twins that put Fresno State up 34-27 90 seconds later. Hanna Cavinder closed the half with seven points during a 7-2 run to give the 'Dogs their largest lead of the opening 20 minutes at nine, 47-38.
A baseline jumper from Motta to open the scoring in the third gave Fresno State its largest lead of the game. An 8-0 run by the Lobos then ensued. The run proved to be the difference in the period as the 'Dogs led by just three with 10 minutes to play. Less than three minutes into the fourth, LaTascya Duff handed New Mexico its first lead of the second half with a triple to go up 64-62. Daylee Dunn answered for the Bulldogs with one of her own from the corner.
But from that point, a few empty possessions for the 'Dogs led to nine unanswered points from the Lobos as they took a 71-64 advantage with 4:03 on the clock. Following a timeout, Haley Cavinder popped a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to four but Paula Reus, who had 19 points off the bench for New Mexico, answered with one of her own. Down nine with 90 seconds remaining, Haley brought Fresno State back within four, again, this time with just under a minute to play following five quick points. It was as close as the 'Dogs could get as the Lobos knocked down four free throws down the stretch.
Team Notes
- Fresno State had a season-high 20 assists.
- The Bulldogs outrebounded their opponent for the fifth straight game. The +9 advantage was their largest of the season against a DI opponent (48-39).
- Fresno State's 15 offensive rebounds was also a season-high against a DI opponent. The 'Dogs held a 20-8 edge in second-chance points.
- Haley Cavinder posted her third triple-double of the year with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. It set the Fresno State record for most triple-doubles in a career.
- With 21 points, Haley moved up to 1,392 career points, passing Alex Sheedy (1,287) for 10th on Fresno State's all-time scoring list.
- She has nine double-doubles on the season. It was the 19th of her career.
- Haley notched her 10th 20-point game in 17 games this year.
- Wytalla Motta recorded her third double-double since Dec. 31 with 21 points and 11 rebounds. It was her second in a row and the fourth of her career.
- Motta posted the second 20-point game of her career. Both have come in the last 10 days.
- Hanna Cavinder recorded her 14th double-figure game of the year with 15 points, and 66th of her career.
- Hanna posted a season-best 6-1 assist-turnover ratio. The six assists tied her season high.
Fresno State has a quick turnaround, facing Colorado State at the Save Mart Center on Monday. The rescheduled game is slated to tip off at 6 p.m. PT. A current flash sale for $5 tickets can be accessed here.
"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:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
Team Stats
Fresno
UNM
FG%
.384
.426
3FG%
.321
.346
FT%
.818
.684
RB
48
39
TO
11
5
STL
3
8
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
7
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
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