Fresno State Bulldogs Narrowly Edged Out by San Diego State Aztecs at Save Mart Center
In a closely contested matchup at the Save Mart Center, the Fresno State Bulldogs fell short against the San Diego State Aztecs with a final score of 45-43. The Bulldogs now stand with an unranked status, while the Aztecs hold the 21st rank nationally. Despite a strong start in the first half leading with 25 points over their opponent's 23, the Bulldogs could not maintain their momentum and scored only 18 points in the second half compared to Aztecs' 22.
The Fresno State Bulldogs showcased commendable accuracy from two-point range, converting approximately 52 percent of their attempts. They also excelled at free throws, achieving a perfect rate of success. The team's efforts in paint were notable as well, contributing to their total of 24 points in that area. On defense, they managed to block three shots and steal five times from their opponents.
The San Diego State Aztecs demonstrated defensive strength with six blocks and ten steals throughout the game. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective as they hit nearly 46 percent from beyond the arc. However, they struggled on two-point attempts with only around a 29 percent success rate and were equally challenged at free throws where they made just half.
Rebounding was an area where both teams showed prowess; however, it was Fresno State that edged out slightly with a total of 38 rebounds compared to San Diego State's tally of 34. Of those for Fresno State, eleven were offensive rebounds which contributed to eight second-chance points.
Despite these efforts by Fresno fans' beloved team – including turning over San Diego twelve times leading to eleven points off turnovers – it wasn't enough to secure victory on home turf before an attendance of seven thousand and twelve spectators.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team once more: The next game for Fresno will be held at Save Mart Center against Colorado State Rams on February 18th at approximately five PM local time (Pacific Time Zone). This upcoming match can be followed live via MW Network online broadcasts for those who cannot attend in person.