Dec. 17, 2007
FRESNO, Calif. -
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The Dogs return to the Save Mart Center for just the second time this month when they host Presbyterian College on Thursday (Dec. 20) and age-old rival Pacific Saturday (Dec. 22). The Bulldogs have not played at home since beating Cal State Monterey Bay on Dec. 5. These are the final homes games for Fresno State in the 2007 calendar year. The Dogs open the WAC season Jan. 3 at La Tech and Jan. 5 at New Mexico State. Both games will be on the Bulldog Sports Network.
Finals Looming
With final exams for the fall semester beginning Dec. 17, head coach Steve Cleveland has a schedule that will allow the Bulldogs ample opportunity to prepare for their tests. The Dogs will take a couple days off this week for finals and then get back to aciton when finals conclude with the game against Presbyterian. After this week, the team will take a short Hoiliday break before returning to action Dec. 29 at Stanford.
Dog Gone Good Deal on Tickets
This Thursday, December 20th all seats for the men's basketball game vs. Presbyterian College are just $5. Then on Friday, $2 will get you a seat to watch the women battle it out against Sacramento State. Both games are at 7 p.m. and Fresno State students are free with ID!
Men's Basketball vs. Pacific 12/22
Bring the family to the Save Mart Center this Saturday, December 22 to watch the Bulldogs take on age-old rival Pacific at 7 p.m. Students can pick up their free tickets at the University Student Union in advance or the Save Mart Center box office on game day.
Basketball Tickets Make Great Gifts
Red Wave Fans, looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! Choose from a variety of Fresno State basketball mini plan packages including the popular four game WAC pack! For more information, log on to gobulldogs.com.
Scouting the Blue Hose
Presbyterian College is coming off a 20-9 season as a member of the Big South Conference. Located in Clinton, S.C., PC has an enrollment of 1,200 students. Coached by Gregg Nibert, who has more than 300 career wins at the school in 18 years, the Blue Hose and Dogs will play for the first time in history. Despite 20 wins last season, PC is struggling with a 1-11 record entering the week. That record features losses to some good programs, including Nebraska, Clemson and most recently Ohio State, 87-43, in its last game. Pat Kiscaden, a 45 percent three point shooter, leads the team in scoring at 11.3 points per game. The interesting name comes from the dark blue stockings the teams used to wear. The name has since stuck as the official team name.
Scouting the Tigers
Perennial Big West power Pacific brings an 8-3 record to the Save Mart Center with four wins in the last five games. Recent victories over Nevada, USF, Santa Clara and Montana have the Tigers playing well heading into the Holiday break. Steffan Johnson leads in the club in scoring at 15.1 points per game. Chad Trover (11.6) and Anthony Brown (11.1) are also averaging double figures in scoring. UOP is beating its opponents on the boards by an avearge of nearly five per game. The Tigers are off until Saturday's game against the Dogs.
Against the Tigers
This is the 150th meeting between these two long-time rivals. Pacific comes to Fresno for the 76th time in the series that began in 1923. Fresno State has played Pacific more in men's basketball than any other program in any sport. The Tigers own a two-game winning streak in the series. Prior to that the Dogs won seven straight. Fresno State and Pacific have not played since the 2004-05 season, a 99-63 Pacific win Steve Cleveland's first season. UOP owns a 77-72 all-time lead in the series.
"Join the State - Fresno State!" - The Fresno State men's basketball team returns to the Save Mart this Thursday, December 20 against Presbyterian College at 7 p.m. All ticket for this game are just $5. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at (559)485-TIXS, or in person at the Save Mart Center box office.
