Fresno State Bulldogs Outpaced by UNLV Runnin' Rebels in High-Scoring Affair

The Fresno State Bulldogs, with a record of 0-1, faced off against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center. The final score read 78-69 in favor of the home team.

In a game that saw no lead changes and ties, the Bulldogs put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short against their conference rivals. The first half concluded with Fresno State trailing by nine points, managing to score 28 to UNLV's 37. Despite an improved offensive performance in the second half where they scored 41 points, it wasn't enough to close the gap as both teams matched each other with 41 points apiece after halftime.

The Bulldogs showcased impressive accuracy from two-point range, sinking shots at a remarkable rate of seventy percent. Their overall field goal percentage stood at fifty-one percent while converting thirty-two percent from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, they made seventy-three percent of their attempts.

Defensively, Fresno State managed six blocks and eight steals during the contest. However, they struggled on rebounds with only twenty-eight total rebounds compared to UNLV's thirty-five. The team also had issues maintaining possession as evidenced by their twenty-one turnovers.

A standout statistic for Fresno State was their assists count which tallied up to seventeen – mirroring that of UNLV – showing good ball movement when on offense. Points in paint were also strong for them with twenty-eight recorded; however, they only managed four second-chance points which could have been pivotal given how close some stretches of the game were.

On an individual level though not specified in detail within this article due to restrictions on repetition and emphasis on team play – certain players undoubtedly stepped up for both teams contributing significantly through scoring or defensive efforts as reflected in various statistical categories such as steals and blocks.

Looking ahead for Fresno State fans eager to support their team: The next game will be held at Save Mart Center located in Fresno against Colorado State Rams scheduled for February 3rd at 8:00 PM local time (Pacific Time Zone). This upcoming match can be viewed nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one ensuring fans won’t miss any action from this conference showdown.