Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, February 5
Reno, NV
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Bulldogs clipped by Pack in Reno
2/5/2022 8:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
RENO, Nev. – With a lead hovering over or near double digits for much of the day, Fresno State saw Nevada, which owns one of the top defenses in the conference, lock-in during the final 15 minutes. The result was the Bulldogs being held to 4-of-17 shooting the rest of the way as they fell 66-57 on Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.
Hanna Cavinder led the 'Dogs with a game-high 20 points. Haley Cavinder added a 17 points. The Wolf Pack used a balanced attack four players scoring between 11-15 points.
How It Happened
As Fresno State took its largest lead of the second half at 12, 45-33, with 4:14 remaining in the third quarter, the Wolf Pack answered with six unanswered to close the period as the Bulldogs missed their final seven shots. Nevada extended the run to 11-0 just over a minute into the fourth quarter to pull within one.
Five points from Amiee Book kept the Wolf Pack from grabbing its first lead since early in the first quarter. But Nevada found that lead with 5:20 to play at the free throw line, taking a 51-50 lead. The Wolf Pack shot 4-of-6 from the field in the final minutes, with nine eight points coming from Alyssa Jimenez, and went 9-of-10 from the free throw line.
Team Notes
Fresno State will have its second bye of conference play this week before returning to the court on Feb. 12. The Bulldogs will host Wyoming at 2 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center. It will be the first of four games during an eight-day stretch for the 'Dogs.
"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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Hanna Cavinder led the 'Dogs with a game-high 20 points. Haley Cavinder added a 17 points. The Wolf Pack used a balanced attack four players scoring between 11-15 points.
How It Happened
As Fresno State took its largest lead of the second half at 12, 45-33, with 4:14 remaining in the third quarter, the Wolf Pack answered with six unanswered to close the period as the Bulldogs missed their final seven shots. Nevada extended the run to 11-0 just over a minute into the fourth quarter to pull within one.
Five points from Amiee Book kept the Wolf Pack from grabbing its first lead since early in the first quarter. But Nevada found that lead with 5:20 to play at the free throw line, taking a 51-50 lead. The Wolf Pack shot 4-of-6 from the field in the final minutes, with nine eight points coming from Alyssa Jimenez, and went 9-of-10 from the free throw line.
Team Notes
- Fresno State dropped its first game in Reno since Dec. 28, 2017.
- It was the Bulldogs' first loss to the Wolf Pack since Feb. 23, 2019.
- Hanna Cavinder recorded her fifth 20-point game of the season with 20 points. It was her second in the last three games.
- Haley Cavinder reached double figures for the 11th consecutive game, scoring 17 points.
Fresno State will have its second bye of conference play this week before returning to the court on Feb. 12. The Bulldogs will host Wyoming at 2 p.m. PT at the Save Mart Center. It will be the first of four games during an eight-day stretch for the 'Dogs.
"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
Nevada
FG%
.412
.404
3FG%
.313
.273
FT%
.714
.778
RB
29
37
TO
14
11
STL
6
9
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
5
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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