Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, February 19
San Diego, CA
1 P.M. PT
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San Diego State
'Dogs unable to slow Aztec offense
2/19/2022 7:24:00 PM | Women's Basketball
SAN DIEGO – Haley Cavinder's second 30-point game of her career wasn't enough for Fresno State on Saturday afternoon, falling to San Diego State 77-69 at Viejas Arena. The Aztecs shot 50.8 percent from the field, tied for the highest allowed by the Bulldogs this season.
Haley Cavinder poured in a game-high 30 points on 8-of-21 shooting, going 4-of-9 from distance. She also finished 10-of-10 from the free throw line and drew 12 of the Aztecs 17 fouls.
SDSU had three in double figures, led by senior Mercedes Staples who had 21 points on Senior Day
How It Happened
Fresno State scored the game's opening five points before San Diego State went on a 17-2 run to go up 10. The 'Dogs pulled three back before the end of the quarter and Jessica Peterson got the deficit down to five with a layup to start the period. Fresno State, though, missed its next seven shot attempts and the Aztecs went on an 11-0 run to go up 16 with 5:18 remaining in the half.
From that point, Haley Cavinder took over, scoring or assisting on the final 17 Bulldog points as Fresno State pulled to within 38-33 at the half. Trailing by 13, with two and a half minutes on the clock, Cavinder stepped into a 3, and then found Tamia Stricklin 3's on back-to-back possessions as the 'Dogs cut into the Aztecs' lead.
Fresno State got within two with under four minutes to go in the third quarter but SDSU countered with an 8-2 stretch to close the period. Like the second, Haley got into attack mode in the fourth, this time scoring the first nine points in the quarter but the 'Dogs were unable to get the lead below five during the final five minutes of the game. Haley scored or assisted on 18 of the Bulldogs' 23 points in the fourth.
Player Notes
Fresno State returns home for its next two games, first hosting New Mexico on Wednesday. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center.
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Haley Cavinder poured in a game-high 30 points on 8-of-21 shooting, going 4-of-9 from distance. She also finished 10-of-10 from the free throw line and drew 12 of the Aztecs 17 fouls.
SDSU had three in double figures, led by senior Mercedes Staples who had 21 points on Senior Day
How It Happened
Fresno State scored the game's opening five points before San Diego State went on a 17-2 run to go up 10. The 'Dogs pulled three back before the end of the quarter and Jessica Peterson got the deficit down to five with a layup to start the period. Fresno State, though, missed its next seven shot attempts and the Aztecs went on an 11-0 run to go up 16 with 5:18 remaining in the half.
From that point, Haley Cavinder took over, scoring or assisting on the final 17 Bulldog points as Fresno State pulled to within 38-33 at the half. Trailing by 13, with two and a half minutes on the clock, Cavinder stepped into a 3, and then found Tamia Stricklin 3's on back-to-back possessions as the 'Dogs cut into the Aztecs' lead.
Fresno State got within two with under four minutes to go in the third quarter but SDSU countered with an 8-2 stretch to close the period. Like the second, Haley got into attack mode in the fourth, this time scoring the first nine points in the quarter but the 'Dogs were unable to get the lead below five during the final five minutes of the game. Haley scored or assisted on 18 of the Bulldogs' 23 points in the fourth.
Player Notes
- Haley Cavinder recorded the second 30-point game of her career.
- Haley moved up to sixth on the Fresno State all-time scoring list, passing Shannon McGee. She currently has 1,544 points.
- Haley also dished out nine assists, the sixth time she has had at least nine assists this year.
- Haley was 10-of-10 from the free throw line, the second time on the year that she has made at least 10 free throws in a game.
- With 13 points, Hanna Cavinder posted the 75th double digit scoring game of her career.
- Imani Lacy and Jessica Peterson each had three blocks.
Fresno State returns home for its next two games, first hosting New Mexico on Wednesday. Tipoff is 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 visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter: @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram: fresnostwbb
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