GAME 27: FRESNO STATE (16-10, 7-6 MW) vs BOISE STATE (15-10, 5-7 MW)
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 | 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m MT | Mountain West Network | ExtraMile Arena | Boise, Idaho
MEDIA COVERAGE
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FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State women's basketball team begins their two game road trip with a stop at ExtraMile Arena to visit the Boise State Broncos. Tip off is set for 12 p.m. PT / 1 p.m. MT streaming live on the Mountain West Network.
BULLDOG BONES
Fresno State drops to 16-10, 7-6 MW on the season
This is the second meeting between the two program this season,
The last time Fresno State has a season sweep against Boise was in the 2020-21 season
Fresno State snapped Boise's four game series win streak in Fresno on Jan. 11 (68-62)
Bulldogs are 4-6 in the last 10 meetings with the Broncos
'Dogs hold a 5-4 road record, four of those wina being against conference opponents
Fresno State leads the all-time series, 29-22, and in Boise, 12-9
With 16 wins this season, Fresno State has surpassed last seasons total win record and matches last seasons conference record (15-18, 7-11 MW)
Kylee Fox is 12 points shy of 500 career points at Fresno State
Mia Jacobs is 11 points shy of 500 points in a single season, if achieved Jacobs marks the first Bulldog since the 2021-22 season (Haley Cavinder, 573)
Mia Jacobs drops her five game double-double streak just shy of two rebounds against Nevada (15 points, 8 rebounds)
Danae Powell has been consistent off the bench for the Bulldogs, scoring at least three points in the last six games
Bulldogs are No. 32 nationally in 3PFGM per game (8.1 avg)
Fresno State is guaranteed to finish above .500 this season
Head coach Jaime White is seven wins away from 200 wins at Fresno State
Fresno State's Mia Jacobs has recorded at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and multiple defensive stops (steals/blocks) in five straight games. The only MW player to do this in at least six straight Conference games was Fresno State's Bego Faz Davalos in January 2017.
Fresno State has not lost more than two games in a row this season
Fresno State's Mia Jacobs has four games this season with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds, including her last game against San José State. That is the most in DI this season and the most by a MW player in a single season all-time.
Fresno State has now seen two months with five wins and three losses- November and January
Fresno State's longest starting five lineup is now 9-6 since Dec. 14 with Mariah Elohim, Saga Ukkonen, Mia Jacobs, Kylee Fox and Maria Konstantinidou
ABOUT THE MATCH UP
Fresno State and Boise State are set for the final meeting this season. Bulldogs continue to lead the all-time meetings 29-22. Fresno State leads the meetings in Boise, 12-9.
Fresno State nipped into Boise's series win streak, by snapping their four game streak over the 'Dogs on Jan. 11 in Fresno, 68-62.
The last time Fresno State won both season meetings against Boise State was in the 2020-21 season, both in Fresno. Bulldogs' last win at ExtraMile Arena came the following season on Feb. 2, 2022 (62-56).
ON THE HUNT
Mia Jacobs is on the hunt for her final 11 points to achieve 500 points in a single season. Jacobs stands a 489 after a 19 point game against Nevada.
The Australian would be the first Bulldog to reach this feat since Haley Cavinder (573) in the 2021-22 season. Jacobs joins a select few in program history to reach 500 points in under 30 games (5th) since 2007.
If the forward reaches 500 points on Saturday, she ties Haley Cavinder at second with 27 games. Haley Cavinder also holds first place with 26 games, 2021-22.
A LOOK AT THE BRONCOS
Fresno State will visit Boise on Saturday just one day in between the Broncos game against the Lobos on Thursday night,
Broncos extend their losing streak to four games, after an overtime loss at The Pit, 88-83
Abby Muse is the Broncos' all-time career rebound leader
Muse, Elodie Lalotte and Natalie Pasco have scored 1,000 career points
Broncos hold a 4-2 home record
Broncos avg 70 ppg while holding opponents to 64 ppg
In their last three losses Boise State has not shot higher then 41% from the field (30% at Wyoming), (41% at Nevada), (34% vs Colorado)
Boise is no stranger to big defensive stops, the Broncos have the MW top blocker Abby Muse with 56 on the season, though the fifth-year has seen a total of five blocks in over the last five games (2.2 bpg)
Natalie Pasco is one to watch from beyond the arc as she shoots 41% (49-of-119)
Two Broncos average 10+ ppg, Natalie Pasco (12.6) and Tatum Thompson (12.4)