Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, January 14
USAF Academy, CO
12 P.M. PT
Fresno State
at
Air Force
'Dogs head to Air Force Saturday, return home Monday for Utah State
1/13/2023 7:24:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Game 19: Fresno State (8-10, 1-4 MW) at Air Force (7-10, 2-3Â MW)
Jan. 14, 2022 • 12 p.m. PT • USAF Academy, Colo. • Clune Arena
TV/ONLINE:Â Mountain West Network
RADIO: Bulldog Sports Network (PxP: Matt Norville)
LIVE:Â BulldogsLive.com
LAST MEETING:Â Fresno State 75-67 in Fresno, Calif. on Feb. 26, 2022
SERIES HISTORY:Â Bulldogs lead 18-2
Game 20: Fresno State (8-10, 1-4 MW) vs. Utah State (3-12, 0-4Â MW)
Jan. 16, 2022 • 4:30 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif. • Save Mart Center
TV/ONLINE: CW59 / Mountain West Network (PxP: Ralph Wood / Analyst: Amy Finch)
RADIO: Bulldog Sports Network (PxP: Matt Norville / Sideline: Taylor Martinez)
LIVE:Â BulldogsLive.com
LAST MEETING: Utah State 80-75 in Las Vegas, Nev. on March 6, 2022
SERIES HISTORY: Bulldogs lead 28-6
BULLDOG BONES
SHADING TEAMS UNDER 50
In the last three seasons, Fresno State has held just three opponents under 50 points. Eight Bulldog opponents have left games a bit gray this season after being held under 50 points. It is the first time the 'Dogs have held at least eight under the 50-point mark since 2014-15 (8), Jaime White's first season in Fresno. The difference--that team did it in 33 games.
HISTORICALLY STRONG DEFENSE
By holding eight opponents below 50 points this season, it ranks tied for the fourth-most such occurrences in program history. While it may seem impressive having done that in 18 games, even more impressive that it has been done during an age of offense.
IN A DIFFERENT DEFENSIVE CLASS
Through 18 games, Fresno State is holding teams to 55.8 points per game. While more than half of the season has been played the Bulldogs are holding teams to more than three points less per game than the program record of 59.0 ppg.
TOUGH SLEDDING ON THE ROAD
The Bulldogs have had a tough go of things away from Fresno this season with a 1-6 record outside of the Save Mart Center. In true road contests they are 0-5. Looks can be deceiving though as four of those games have been decided by six points or less.
TWO-WAY PLAYER
Fresno State coaches knew that Amaya West would bring defense when they brought her in after four years at Nevada. What the fifth-year senior has also brought to Fresno is an offensive game that wasn't used much in Reno. In her last season in the Mountain West, the Mesa, Ariz. native has shown off her full array, averaging14.8 points and 2.6 steals per through the first five games.
SCOUTING AIR FORCE
SCOUTING UTAH STATE
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Jan. 14, 2022 • 12 p.m. PT • USAF Academy, Colo. • Clune Arena
TV/ONLINE:Â Mountain West Network
RADIO: Bulldog Sports Network (PxP: Matt Norville)
LIVE:Â BulldogsLive.com
LAST MEETING:Â Fresno State 75-67 in Fresno, Calif. on Feb. 26, 2022
SERIES HISTORY:Â Bulldogs lead 18-2
Game 20: Fresno State (8-10, 1-4 MW) vs. Utah State (3-12, 0-4Â MW)
Jan. 16, 2022 • 4:30 p.m. PT • Fresno, Calif. • Save Mart Center
TV/ONLINE: CW59 / Mountain West Network (PxP: Ralph Wood / Analyst: Amy Finch)
RADIO: Bulldog Sports Network (PxP: Matt Norville / Sideline: Taylor Martinez)
LIVE:Â BulldogsLive.com
LAST MEETING: Utah State 80-75 in Las Vegas, Nev. on March 6, 2022
SERIES HISTORY: Bulldogs lead 28-6
BULLDOG BONES
- After three straight home games, Fresno State returns to elevation on Saturday, heading to Air Force.Â
- The Bulldogs are looking to get their first win at the Academy since Feb. 20, 2019. They have dropped their last two games at Air Force, their only losses in the series (18-2).
- While the Bulldogs sit at 1-4 through five games in Mountain West play, all four losses came to the top four teams in the standings. Three of those losses were by six points or less.
- Fresno State's next two opponents sit in eighth and 10th in the standings.
- Seven of the Bulldogs' eight wins have come at the Save Mart Center, with their only win outside of Fresno coming on a neutral court (53-49 vs. Delaware in Daytona Beach, Fla.).
- In total, the 'Dogs have held 14 opponents below their season averages with nine of those being held more than 10 points below their average.
SHADING TEAMS UNDER 50
In the last three seasons, Fresno State has held just three opponents under 50 points. Eight Bulldog opponents have left games a bit gray this season after being held under 50 points. It is the first time the 'Dogs have held at least eight under the 50-point mark since 2014-15 (8), Jaime White's first season in Fresno. The difference--that team did it in 33 games.
- During White's first three seasons at Fresno State, the Bulldogs held 19 opponents below 50 points, four in 2016-17, seven in 2015-16 and eight in 2014-15. There were just nine combined during the next five seasons.
HISTORICALLY STRONG DEFENSE
By holding eight opponents below 50 points this season, it ranks tied for the fourth-most such occurrences in program history. While it may seem impressive having done that in 18 games, even more impressive that it has been done during an age of offense.
- Since 1980, it is tied for the most in a season in program history.
IN A DIFFERENT DEFENSIVE CLASS
Through 18 games, Fresno State is holding teams to 55.8 points per game. While more than half of the season has been played the Bulldogs are holding teams to more than three points less per game than the program record of 59.0 ppg.
- The Top 5 scoring defenses in program history have allowed between 59.0-60.1 points.
- Three of those teams were coached by Jaime White (2015-16: 59.5ppg; 2016-17: 59.9 ppg; 2014-15: 60.1 ppg).
TOUGH SLEDDING ON THE ROAD
The Bulldogs have had a tough go of things away from Fresno this season with a 1-6 record outside of the Save Mart Center. In true road contests they are 0-5. Looks can be deceiving though as four of those games have been decided by six points or less.
- Not counting Fresno State's loss at then-No. 11 UCLA, the 'Dogs average margin of defeat in their other four road games was 3.5 points per game.
TWO-WAY PLAYER
Fresno State coaches knew that Amaya West would bring defense when they brought her in after four years at Nevada. What the fifth-year senior has also brought to Fresno is an offensive game that wasn't used much in Reno. In her last season in the Mountain West, the Mesa, Ariz. native has shown off her full array, averaging14.8 points and 2.6 steals per through the first five games.
- West is the only player in the league to rank in the Top 5 in both scoring (5th) and steals (2nd).
SCOUTING AIR FORCE
- Air Force enters Saturday's game against the Bulldogs with a 7-10 overall record and a 2-3 mark in the Mountain West.
- The Falcons have earned MW wins over Utah State and San Jose State while falling to New Mexico, Nevada and Wyoming.
- Air Force was picked to finish eighth in the MW preseason poll and are coming off a 19-14 season in 2021-22 and an 11-7 mark in the MW finishing fifth in the conference,
- The Falcons lead the MW in steals per game (12.1), turnovers forced per game (20.9) and three point percentage defense (26.5 percent) and sit fifth in free throw percentage (74.3 percent) & scoring defense (64.2).
- Sophomore guard Jo Huntimer leads the MW in steals (39), ranks second in assists (82) & assists per game (4.8).
SCOUTING UTAH STATE
- Utah State enters Monday's contest with the Bulldogs with a 3-12 record and a 0-4 mark in the Mountain West.
- The Aggies head to Nevada on Saturday before arriving in Fresno and have dropped their last seven contests.
- USU was picked to finish 11th in the MW preseason poll and are coming off an 11-19 record in 2021-22 and ninth-place finish in the conference.
Utah State ranks third in the MW in three pointers per game (7.0) and is fourth in offensive rebounds per game (11.5) & free throws made per game (12.5). - Junior guard Tamiah Robinson ranks fifth in the MW in assists per game (3.5) and is eighth in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.18).
Fresno State Athletics - For The V: The Central Valley" - Bulldog student-athletes, coaches, and staff proudly wear the "Green V" to show their pride in representing the Central Valley. Stories of why the Bulldogs play for the "Green V" will be shared throughout the next year with #ForTheV. To become a Bulldog Foundation member or join "The Green V Society," please call 559-278-7160 or visit bulldogfoundation.org.
Follow us on:
Twitter:Â @FresnoStateWBB
Instagram:Â fresnostwbb
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