Fresno State Athletics
Saturday, January 24
Fresno, CA
4:30 p.m. PT
Fresno State
9-11,3-6Mountain West
57
vs
68
Grand Canyon
13-6,6-2Mountain West
1
2
F
Grand Canyon
26
42
68
Fresno St.
19
38
57
Team Stats
GCU
Fresno
FG%
.379
.302
3FG%
.192
.217
FT%
.760
.769
RB
47
33
TO
11
12
STL
4
6
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
10
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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Second-half surge falls short, 'Dogs drop 68–57 decision to GCU
1/24/2026 9:40:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State came up short Saturday night, falling 68–57 to Grand Canyon in Mountain West action at the Save Mart Center.
The Bulldogs slipped to 9–11 overall and 3–6 in conference play, while the Lopes improved to 13–6 on the season and 6–2 in Mountain West games.
DeShawn Gory paced Fresno State with a double-double, scoring 19 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. David Douglas Jr. added 15 points, connecting on four three-pointers, and Jake Heidbreder finished with 12 points while going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State struggled to find its offensive rhythm early as Grand Canyon built an early lead behind strong play in the paint and at the free-throw line. The Bulldogs were held to 19 points in the first half, trailing 26–19 at the break.
The Bulldogs responded with improved energy and execution in the second half, scoring 38 points and cutting the deficit to single digits multiple times. Fresno State generated offense through defensive pressure and transition opportunities, highlighted by powerful finishes from Gory and timely perimeter shooting from Douglas Jr.
Despite the second-half push, Grand Canyon answered each Fresno State run with key baskets and free throws down the stretch. The Lopes held a rebounding advantage and capitalized at the foul line to maintain control late and secure the road win.
NOTES
UP NEXT
Fresno State will return to the court at Air Force on January 31.
The Bulldogs slipped to 9–11 overall and 3–6 in conference play, while the Lopes improved to 13–6 on the season and 6–2 in Mountain West games.
DeShawn Gory paced Fresno State with a double-double, scoring 19 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. David Douglas Jr. added 15 points, connecting on four three-pointers, and Jake Heidbreder finished with 12 points while going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Fresno State struggled to find its offensive rhythm early as Grand Canyon built an early lead behind strong play in the paint and at the free-throw line. The Bulldogs were held to 19 points in the first half, trailing 26–19 at the break.
The Bulldogs responded with improved energy and execution in the second half, scoring 38 points and cutting the deficit to single digits multiple times. Fresno State generated offense through defensive pressure and transition opportunities, highlighted by powerful finishes from Gory and timely perimeter shooting from Douglas Jr.
Despite the second-half push, Grand Canyon answered each Fresno State run with key baskets and free throws down the stretch. The Lopes held a rebounding advantage and capitalized at the foul line to maintain control late and secure the road win.
NOTES
- DeShawn Gory led the Bulldogs with 19 points and 10 rebounds, adding a block and a steal.
- This was Gory's fifth double-double in the last six games and his seventh straight game scoring in double figures.
- David Douglas Jr. scored 15 points on four made three-pointers without committing a turnover.
- Jake Heidbreder chipped in 12 points and two assists, converting all 10 of his free-throw attempts.
- The Bulldogs did not score a single point off the bench and scored less than 20 points in a half for the first time since February 15, 2025, against UNLV.
UP NEXT
Fresno State will return to the court at Air Force on January 31.
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