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'Dogs win defensive battle in Boise
2/2/2022 9:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BOISE, Idaho – Behind 43 combined points from the Cavinder twins, 25 coming in the second half, Fresno State secured its second road win of Mountain West play, defeating Boise State 62-56 on Wednesday night at ExtraMile Arena. The win was the Bulldogs' first this season when scoring less than 70 points.
Haley Cavinder scored a game-high 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3. Hanna Cavinder provided 15 points with 11 of those coming in the final 16-plus minutes. Abby Muse (12 points, 15 rebounds) and Trista Hull (11 points, 10 rebounds) each posted double-doubles for the Broncos.
Outrebounded by 16 by the No. 2 rebounding team in the conference, Fresno State overcame an 18-4 deficit on second-chance points by being plus-16 from the 3-point line.
How It Happened
With just under four minutes to go in the second, and trailing 17-16, Haley Cavinder knocked down her first 3-pointer of the night. A miss from the corner at the other end from Anna Ostlie, and the Bulldogs were off to the races and Hanna Cavinder hit Haley on the wing to put the 'Dogs up five and force a timeout from the Broncos.
Two minutes later, a triple at the top of the key from Charisse Fairley gave Fresno State its largest lead of the half at six, 25-19, with 1:49 remaining in the half. Leading by three at the half, Fresno State continued to feed the hot hand in the third. After 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting in the second, Haley knocked down her first four shots in the third (9 points) as the Bulldogs took the largest of the game at 41-31 with 4:27 on the clock.
Boise State wouldn't go away quietly. The Broncos closed the third with a 7-3 stretch to cut into their deficit. Following a layup from Wytalla Motta, Boise State made three shots to pull within two and force a timeout from Fresno State with 7:57 to play.
The Bulldogs though managed to maintain its lead despite the Broncos continuing to put pressure on them. With the 'Dogs clinging to a 55-54 lead, Hanna came up with a loose ball off a Boise State missed attempt. Fouled on the play, the junior sank both free throws at the other end. With under 90 seconds to go, following a Trista Hull free throw to cut the Bulldogs' lead to three, Hanna got a floater to die on the back of the rim and fall in with the shot clock expiring to put the 'Dogs up 59-54.
Another split at the line from the Broncos and the Bulldogs answered with three free throws of their own to close out the game.
Team Notes
The Bulldogs continue their road swing, traveling up to Reno to face Nevada on Saturday. Tipoff at Lawlor Events Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT.
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Haley Cavinder scored a game-high 28 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 4-of-7 from 3. Hanna Cavinder provided 15 points with 11 of those coming in the final 16-plus minutes. Abby Muse (12 points, 15 rebounds) and Trista Hull (11 points, 10 rebounds) each posted double-doubles for the Broncos.
Outrebounded by 16 by the No. 2 rebounding team in the conference, Fresno State overcame an 18-4 deficit on second-chance points by being plus-16 from the 3-point line.
How It Happened
With just under four minutes to go in the second, and trailing 17-16, Haley Cavinder knocked down her first 3-pointer of the night. A miss from the corner at the other end from Anna Ostlie, and the Bulldogs were off to the races and Hanna Cavinder hit Haley on the wing to put the 'Dogs up five and force a timeout from the Broncos.
Two minutes later, a triple at the top of the key from Charisse Fairley gave Fresno State its largest lead of the half at six, 25-19, with 1:49 remaining in the half. Leading by three at the half, Fresno State continued to feed the hot hand in the third. After 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting in the second, Haley knocked down her first four shots in the third (9 points) as the Bulldogs took the largest of the game at 41-31 with 4:27 on the clock.
Boise State wouldn't go away quietly. The Broncos closed the third with a 7-3 stretch to cut into their deficit. Following a layup from Wytalla Motta, Boise State made three shots to pull within two and force a timeout from Fresno State with 7:57 to play.
The Bulldogs though managed to maintain its lead despite the Broncos continuing to put pressure on them. With the 'Dogs clinging to a 55-54 lead, Hanna came up with a loose ball off a Boise State missed attempt. Fouled on the play, the junior sank both free throws at the other end. With under 90 seconds to go, following a Trista Hull free throw to cut the Bulldogs' lead to three, Hanna got a floater to die on the back of the rim and fall in with the shot clock expiring to put the 'Dogs up 59-54.
Another split at the line from the Broncos and the Bulldogs answered with three free throws of their own to close out the game.
Team Notes
- The Bulldogs won their second straight game in Boise.
- Fresno State earned its first conference win when being outrebounded (48-32).
- The Bulldogs held an opponent below 40 percent shooting for the second straight game. The 31.8 percent shooting is the third lowest for an opponent this season.
- The 'Dogs held an opponent to two made 3-pointers for the second straight game (2-of-13).
- Fresno State made at least eight 3-pointers for the third time in the last four games.
- Haley Cavinder matched her season high with 28 points, recording her 12th 20-point game of the season.
- Haley posted her 12th double-double of the year with 28 points and 11 rebounds.
- Hanna reached double figures for the 16th game this season with 15 points, 11 coming in second half.
- Charisse Fairley came off the bench in the first half to match her season and career high with five points.
The Bulldogs continue their road swing, traveling up to Reno to face Nevada on Saturday. Tipoff at Lawlor Events Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT.
"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
Boise
FG%
.373
.318
3FG%
.348
.133
FT%
.714
.600
RB
32
48
TO
9
12
STL
7
2
Game Leaders
Pts
28
FGM
10
3FGM
4
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
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