Fresno State Athletics
Wednesday, December 10
Northridge, CA
7 p.m. PT
Fresno State
6-5,0-0Mountain West
87
at
89
CSUN
5-5,1-1Big West
1
2
F
Fresno St.
37
50
87
CSUN
47
42
89
Team Stats
Fresno
CSUN
FG%
.500
.550
3FG%
.448
.400
FT%
.875
.929
RB
27
31
TO
11
12
STL
7
4
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
3
FTM
5
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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Late surge not enough to take down Matadors
12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. – Fresno State put together one of its strongest offensive performances of the season but came up just short in a back-and-forth battle at CSUN, falling 89–87 on Wednesday night at Premier America Credit Union Arena.
The Bulldogs (6–5) knocked down 13 three-pointers, shot 50 percent from the field, and had four players score in double figures. Zaon Collins led Fresno State with a team-high 24 points, while Deshawn Gory added 19. Jake Heidbreder chipped in 15, and Wilson Jacques recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.
Despite the Bulldogs outscoring CSUN 50–42 in the second half, a late Matadors bucket in the final seconds ultimately sealed the two-point decision.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State opened the night firing from deep, with Collins, Cameron Faas, and Heidbreder each hitting early threes to give the Bulldogs an initial 9–4 edge. The two teams traded baskets throughout a fast-paced first half that featured six ties and seven lead changes.
After falling behind 45–26 with just over four minutes to play in the opening period, Fresno State surged back with an 11–2 run, highlighted by a Faas three, Collins' free throws, and a Heidbreder triple, to cut the deficit to 47–37 at halftime.
The Bulldogs carried that momentum into the second half. Gory's and-one finish opened the period, and the Bulldogs continued to chip away as Jacques scored on consecutive possessions to bring Fresno State within two at 49–47.
The teams continued to trade baskets, with Jacques, Collins and Gory each finishing at the rim to eventually tie the game at 59–59 with just under 14 minutes remaining. Fresno State took its first second-half lead moments later when Heidbreder converted in transition.
In the closing minutes, Collins repeatedly attacked downhill, and Gory drilled clutch perimeter shots to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance. Fresno State trailed by just one possession through nearly the entire final stretch and had multiple chances to tie or take the lead, but CSUN answered each push and converted late.
Despite outscoring the Matadors by eight in the second half, the Bulldogs' final look with under five seconds left did not fall, resulting in the narrow 89–87 finish.
NOTES
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs begin conference play on December 20 at UNLV.
The Bulldogs (6–5) knocked down 13 three-pointers, shot 50 percent from the field, and had four players score in double figures. Zaon Collins led Fresno State with a team-high 24 points, while Deshawn Gory added 19. Jake Heidbreder chipped in 15, and Wilson Jacques recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double.
Despite the Bulldogs outscoring CSUN 50–42 in the second half, a late Matadors bucket in the final seconds ultimately sealed the two-point decision.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State opened the night firing from deep, with Collins, Cameron Faas, and Heidbreder each hitting early threes to give the Bulldogs an initial 9–4 edge. The two teams traded baskets throughout a fast-paced first half that featured six ties and seven lead changes.
After falling behind 45–26 with just over four minutes to play in the opening period, Fresno State surged back with an 11–2 run, highlighted by a Faas three, Collins' free throws, and a Heidbreder triple, to cut the deficit to 47–37 at halftime.
The Bulldogs carried that momentum into the second half. Gory's and-one finish opened the period, and the Bulldogs continued to chip away as Jacques scored on consecutive possessions to bring Fresno State within two at 49–47.
The teams continued to trade baskets, with Jacques, Collins and Gory each finishing at the rim to eventually tie the game at 59–59 with just under 14 minutes remaining. Fresno State took its first second-half lead moments later when Heidbreder converted in transition.
In the closing minutes, Collins repeatedly attacked downhill, and Gory drilled clutch perimeter shots to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance. Fresno State trailed by just one possession through nearly the entire final stretch and had multiple chances to tie or take the lead, but CSUN answered each push and converted late.
Despite outscoring the Matadors by eight in the second half, the Bulldogs' final look with under five seconds left did not fall, resulting in the narrow 89–87 finish.
NOTES
- Zaon Collins led Fresno State with 24 points while adding three assists and two steals.
- Deshawn Gory contributed 19 points and grabbed three rebounds.
- Jake Heidbreder scored 15 points and collected four rebounds to go with two steals.
- Wilson Jacques posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, along with a block.
- Cameron Faas finished with 11 points and three assists.
- Fresno State hit 13 three-pointers, tying one of its highest totals of the season.
- Bulldogs scored 32 points in the paint and 17 points off turnovers.
- Fresno State shot 50% from the field and 81% at the free-throw line.
- Jacques secured his third double-double of the season.
- The game featured 12 ties and 13 lead changes between the two teams.
UP NEXT
The Bulldogs begin conference play on December 20 at UNLV.
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