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Fresno State Bulldogs Fall Short Against Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners in Selland Arena Showdown

First Half


The Fresno State Bulldogs entered the game with a record of 0-1, facing off against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners, who were also 0-1. The first half saw the Dogs take an early lead, scoring 40 points compared to the Roadrunners' 34. Jake Heidbreder was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly to Fresno's offense with his sharp shooting and accumulating a total of 20 points by the end of the game.


Dec 1, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs guard Leo Colimerio (23) is helped out by teammates after a foul by Brigham Young Cougars during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Second Half


As the second half unfolded, momentum shifted towards Cal State Bakersfield. The Roadrunners outscored Fresno by putting up 42 points while limiting them to just 31. Despite Wilson Jacques' strong presence on both ends of the court—securing a double-double with 11 points and rebounds—the Bulldogs struggled to maintain their lead.


Key Plays and Statistics


Zaon Collins showcased his defensive prowess with four steals throughout the game but faced challenges offensively as turnovers plagued Fresno's efforts. The Red Wave managed only a field goal percentage of 37 percent compared to their opponents' more efficient execution at 46 percent from field goals.


The post-game report for Fresno State Bulldogs highlighted their struggle in converting three-point attempts at just a rate of around one-fourth success while allowing significant fast-break opportunities for Cal State Bakersfield who capitalized on these chances effectively.


Conclusion


In this tightly contested match-up between two determined teams at Selland Arena, it was ultimately decided by key plays during critical moments that favored Cal State Bakersfield’s resilience over time leading them towards victory ending scores being recorded as: CSB -76 FRES -71


Looking ahead into future fixtures; fans can catch upcoming action when our beloved Dogs travel next week December sixth where they’ll face Arkansas Razorbacks scheduled tip-off time set precisely four PM Eastern Daylight Time hosted within Simmons Bank Arena located North Little Rock Arkansas available viewing via SEC Network+ internet broadcast platform


Stay tuned for further updates about your favorite team! Share this article among fellow enthusiasts keeping everyone informed engaged supporting our spirited squad through every challenge they encounter along journey ahead!

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