Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, November 5
Fresno, CA
6 p.m. PT
Fresno State
1-1,0-0Mountain West
66
vs
67
USC - Upstate
1-1,0-0Big South
1
2
F
USC Upstate
25
42
67
Fresno St.
36
30
66
Team Stats
USCU
Fresno
FG%
.500
.355
3FG%
.353
.233
FT%
.647
.682
RB
38
35
TO
22
12
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Players Mentioned
G
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Fresno State falls by one in battle with USC Upstate
11/5/2025 11:09:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State came up just short in a one-point thriller Wednesday night at the Save Mart Center, falling 67–66 to USC Upstate in the Bulldogs' second game of the 2025–26 season.
The Bulldogs are now 1-1 on the season after defeating Fresno Pacific to open the year on Monday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs (1–1) led 36–25 at halftime after shooting 41 percent from the field and converting six free throws before the break. Fresno State built its advantage with balanced scoring and strong defensive play, forcing 11 turnovers in the opening half.
In the second half, the Spartans (1–1) found their rhythm, shooting 61 percent from the floor after halftime. USC Upstate used a 10–0 run midway through the second period to erase the deficit and take its first lead since the early minutes. The Bulldogs had chances in the final minute but came up just short on their final possession.
NOTES
UP NEXT
Fresno State returns to action on Saturday at 2 p.m. PT when it hosts Long Beach State in its third straight home contest at the Save Mart Center.
The Bulldogs are now 1-1 on the season after defeating Fresno Pacific to open the year on Monday.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs (1–1) led 36–25 at halftime after shooting 41 percent from the field and converting six free throws before the break. Fresno State built its advantage with balanced scoring and strong defensive play, forcing 11 turnovers in the opening half.
In the second half, the Spartans (1–1) found their rhythm, shooting 61 percent from the floor after halftime. USC Upstate used a 10–0 run midway through the second period to erase the deficit and take its first lead since the early minutes. The Bulldogs had chances in the final minute but came up just short on their final possession.
NOTES
- Zaon Collins led the Bulldogs with 18 points, shooting 8-of-14 from the field while adding four rebounds and three assists.
- Jake Heidbreder followed with 12 points on three 3-pointers and went 3-for-4 from the free-throw line.
- DeShawn Gory chipped in eight points, including a key three early, and grabbed three boards.
- Fresno State led by as many as 13 points in the first half.
- The Bulldogs scored 19 second-chance points on 14 offensive rebounds.
- Fresno State's bench contributed 22 points.
- The game featured six lead changes and two ties.
UP NEXT
Fresno State returns to action on Saturday at 2 p.m. PT when it hosts Long Beach State in its third straight home contest at the Save Mart Center.
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