Can the Fresno State Bulldogs Bounce Back After a Narrow Escape at Arena-Auditorium?

The Fresno State Bulldogs now stand at 0-1 after a nail-biting encounter with the Wyoming Cowboys, who edged out a victory with a final score of 68-67. The Bulldogs put up an impressive fight, leading by 7 points at halftime but were unable to maintain their advantage in the second half.

At Arena-Auditorium, the Bulldogs showcased their offensive skills by scoring 34 points in the paint and adding another 20 points off turnovers. Their shooting was decent from beyond the arc, hitting nine three-pointers at a rate of 36 percent. Inside, they were more efficient, converting on 51 percent of their two-point attempts. However, free throws proved to be less successful for them as they made just four out of ten attempts.

Defensively, Fresno State managed to block four shots and steal the ball six times from their opponents. They also demonstrated hustle on both ends of the court by grabbing ten offensive rebounds contributing to twelve second-chance points. Despite these efforts and leading twice during playtime, they could not secure a win.

The Cowboys' performance in comparison was marked by better accuracy from three-point range (45 percent) and free throw line (65 percent). They also outrebounded Fresno State with thirty-nine total rebounds including eleven offensive boards which led to fifteen second-chance points.

Looking ahead for Fresno State Bulldogs fans: The team will host San Jose State Spartans at Save Mart Center in Fresno on January 16th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. This game will be available for viewing on MW Network via internet broadcast networks.