Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, November 15
Fresno, CA
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
3-2,0-0Mountain West
75
vs
74
Utah Valley
2-2,0-0WAC
1
2
F
Utah Valley
40
34
74
Fresno St.
33
42
75
Team Stats
UVU
Fresno
FG%
.520
.565
3FG%
.389
.471
FT%
.536
.682
RB
29
28
TO
15
17
STL
12
11
Game Leaders
Pts
27
FGM
10
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
G
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/ Men's Basketball
'Dogs take down Utah Valley in come-from-behind win
11/15/2025 11:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State picked up its third win of the season on Saturday night, rallying in the second half to defeat Utah Valley 75–74 inside the Save Mart Center.
The Bulldogs outscored the Wolverines 42–34 after halftime to erase a seven-point deficit and secure a one-point victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Utah Valley controlled much of the first half and led by as many as 14, taking advantage of 13 first-half points from Hayden Welling and an 18–10 advantage in points off turnovers. Fresno State trailed 40–33 at the break despite efficient shooting from Jake Heidbreder, who hit a pair of threes and scored 9 in the opening 20 minutes.
The Bulldogs surged back early in the second half behind Zaon Collins, who scored 10 points in the first three minutes after halftime—including a three, two driving layups and a three-point play—to cut the deficit to 42–41. Moments later, a steal and dunk from Wilson Jacques put Fresno State in front for the first time since the opening minutes.
From there, the two teams traded the lead repeatedly in a tight second half that featured two ties and nine lead changes. Fresno State relied on strong defensive pressure, collecting eight steals and forcing 10 turnovers after the break.
Collins continued to take over offensively, finishing the half with 17 points. Jac Mani proved crucial as well, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds before fouling out late.
With 24 seconds left on the clock, freshman DeShawn Gory drained a three-pointer to put the Bulldogs up by one.
Fresno State protected a slim lead in the final minute and held Utah Valley scoreless over the last 1:27 to secure the one-point victory as the Bulldogs improved to 3–2 on the year.
NOTES
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs host Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. PT in the Save Mart Center.
The Bulldogs outscored the Wolverines 42–34 after halftime to erase a seven-point deficit and secure a one-point victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Utah Valley controlled much of the first half and led by as many as 14, taking advantage of 13 first-half points from Hayden Welling and an 18–10 advantage in points off turnovers. Fresno State trailed 40–33 at the break despite efficient shooting from Jake Heidbreder, who hit a pair of threes and scored 9 in the opening 20 minutes.
The Bulldogs surged back early in the second half behind Zaon Collins, who scored 10 points in the first three minutes after halftime—including a three, two driving layups and a three-point play—to cut the deficit to 42–41. Moments later, a steal and dunk from Wilson Jacques put Fresno State in front for the first time since the opening minutes.
From there, the two teams traded the lead repeatedly in a tight second half that featured two ties and nine lead changes. Fresno State relied on strong defensive pressure, collecting eight steals and forcing 10 turnovers after the break.
Collins continued to take over offensively, finishing the half with 17 points. Jac Mani proved crucial as well, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds before fouling out late.
With 24 seconds left on the clock, freshman DeShawn Gory drained a three-pointer to put the Bulldogs up by one.
Fresno State protected a slim lead in the final minute and held Utah Valley scoreless over the last 1:27 to secure the one-point victory as the Bulldogs improved to 3–2 on the year.
NOTES
- Zaon Collins scored 27 points to tie his career high, shooting 10-of-12 from the field.
- Fresno State erased a 14-point first-half deficit to win. This was its biggest deficit in a win so far this season.
- Three Bulldogs fouled out in the second half of the game: Cameron Faas, Wilson Jacques and Jac Mani.
- Despite foul trouble, Fresno State shot 56.5% from the field, its best field goal percentage of the season.
- Jake Heidbreder scored 18 points and tied for the team lead with 3 steals.
- Jac Mani posted 14 points and 7 rebounds before fouling out.
- The Bulldogs forced 10 second-half turnovers and recorded 8 second-half steals.
- Fresno State held Utah Valley scoreless over the final 1:27 to secure the one-point win.
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs host Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. PT in the Save Mart Center.
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