Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, January 10
San Diego, CA
8:10 p.m. PT
Fresno State
7-9,1-4Mountain West
52
at
71
San Diego State
11-4,5-0Mountain West
1
2
F
Fresno St.
21
31
52
San Diego St.
36
35
71
Team Stats
Fresno
SDSU
FG%
.305
.400
3FG%
.281
.207
FT%
1.000
.750
RB
35
48
TO
17
11
STL
9
9
Game Leaders
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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'Dogs fall to Aztecs, 71-52
1/10/2026 11:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Fresno State fell on the road Saturday night, dropping a 71–52 decision to San Diego State in Mountain West action at Viejas Arena.
The Bulldogs (7-9, 1-4 MW) kept pace early behind perimeter shooting but were unable to overcome San Diego State's interior scoring and rebounding edge. The Aztecs (11-4, 5-0 MW) built a 36–21 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half.
HOW IT HAPPENED
San Diego State scored on its first two possessions and used second-chance opportunities to establish an early advantage. Fresno State struggled to find rhythm offensively, turning the ball over 11 times in the opening 20 minutes. The Bulldogs stayed within striking distance with five first-half three-pointers, including four from Heidbreder, but the Aztecs steadily pulled away behind interior scoring and offensive rebounds. A late three from Heidbreder trimmed the deficit briefly, but San Diego State closed the half on a 5–0 run to take a 36–21 lead into the break.
The Aztecs extended the margin early in the second half with consecutive baskets inside and a transition dunk to push the lead past 20. Fresno State responded with improved ball movement and scoring in the paint, highlighted by finishes from Wilson Jacques and Gory, but San Diego State answered each run. The Bulldogs continued to knock down perimeter shots, including a pair of threes from Douglas Jr., yet were unable to string together sustained stops. San Diego State maintained control down the stretch and closed out the 71–52 victory.
NOTES
UP NEXT
Fresno State returns home to continue Mountain West action against Colorado State on Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT.
The Bulldogs (7-9, 1-4 MW) kept pace early behind perimeter shooting but were unable to overcome San Diego State's interior scoring and rebounding edge. The Aztecs (11-4, 5-0 MW) built a 36–21 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half.
HOW IT HAPPENED
San Diego State scored on its first two possessions and used second-chance opportunities to establish an early advantage. Fresno State struggled to find rhythm offensively, turning the ball over 11 times in the opening 20 minutes. The Bulldogs stayed within striking distance with five first-half three-pointers, including four from Heidbreder, but the Aztecs steadily pulled away behind interior scoring and offensive rebounds. A late three from Heidbreder trimmed the deficit briefly, but San Diego State closed the half on a 5–0 run to take a 36–21 lead into the break.
The Aztecs extended the margin early in the second half with consecutive baskets inside and a transition dunk to push the lead past 20. Fresno State responded with improved ball movement and scoring in the paint, highlighted by finishes from Wilson Jacques and Gory, but San Diego State answered each run. The Bulldogs continued to knock down perimeter shots, including a pair of threes from Douglas Jr., yet were unable to string together sustained stops. San Diego State maintained control down the stretch and closed out the 71–52 victory.
NOTES
- Fresno State shot 9-of-32 (.281) from three-point range.
- Jake Heidbreder added 11 points, all coming on three-pointers, while David Douglas Jr. chipped in nine points off the bench.
- DeShawn Gory recorded his second straight double-double (16 points, 14 rebounds).
- The Bulldogs forced nine steals but were outscored 13–6 in points off turnovers.
- San Diego State improved to 5-0 in Mountain West play.
UP NEXT
Fresno State returns home to continue Mountain West action against Colorado State on Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT.
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