'Dogs defeat Otters in Friday exhibition match, 72-50

Friday, October 25

Fresno, CA

6 p.m.

Fresno State

CSU Monterey Bay

Photo by: Anna McClow

'Dogs defeat Otters in Friday exhibition match, 72-50

10/25/2024 11:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball

By: Mariela Rubio / Strategic Communications Coordinator

FRESNO, Calif.- Bulldogs were led by preseason All-MW Mia Jacobs who finished in double figures. Fresno State women's basketball won its exhibition game on Friday evening at the Save Mart Center, defeating CSU Monterey Bay, 72-50.

How it happened
Seven newcomers made their debut in Bulldog uniforms, Laney Amundsen and Mariah Elohim earned a start while Saga Ukkonen, Rayna Williams, Danae Powell, Holly Griffiths and Aloni Oliver all added to the game action. The 'Dogs started off strong in the first half taking the lead for 18 minutes with a 7-point scoring run in the opening period. Otters put up a fight of their own holding even to the 'Dogs. Fresno State held a small three point lead after the first half.

Monterey Bay made their push and grabbed a short-lived lead in the final minutes of the third period after a jumper off a Bulldog turnover. A three-pointer from Jacobs snags the final lead change of the night. Jumper in the paint from Maria Konstantinidou gives the Bulldogs their double-figure lead back.

By the start of the fourth period the 'Dogs created a 39-point difference and closed out the game with an additional 15-points. Fresno State held Monterey Bay to two points in the final quarter.

Notes

The 'Dogs are 10-0 when opponents score 50 or less points in an exhibition game.
Biggest lead of the night came in the fourth quarter when Fresno State led by 22 points in the final minute of the game.
Bulldogs held the Otters to two points in the final quarter
Seven newcomers saw action for the first time in a Bulldog uniform, Laney Amundsen, Mariah Elohim, Saga Ukkonen, Rayna Williams, Danae Powell, Holly Griffiths and Aloni Oliver.
Fresno State saw 19 points from turnovers, 32 points in the paint and 18 points from the bench
Five Bulldogs saw more than 20 minutes of action, Taija Sta. Maria, Mariah Elohim, Mia Jacobs, Kylee Fox and Saga Ukkonen
'Dogs spent 37 minutes with the lead

Up Next: Fresno State will officially begin the 2024-25 season on Monday, Nov. 4 at the Save Mart Center hosting Fresno Pacific. Tip-off is slated for 6 p.m. PT and will be streaming live on the Mountain West Network.