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Yahoo
22-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Fresno State suspends 2 players, removes another amid gambling investigation, according to report
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State suspended two of its top men's basketball scorers and removed a third player from the team in the midst of a gambling investigation, according to a report. reported Saturday that Jalen Weaver and Zaon Collins were 'being withheld from team competition as it reviews an eligibility matter.' The third player, Mykell Robinson, has not played since Jan. 11 and is no longer on the team. An athletic department official didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Fresno State (5-23, 1-16 Mountain West) has already broken the school's single-season record for losses and was trying to snap a nine-game losing streak on Saturday when it faced Air Force. The Bulldogs lost 72-69. The Fresno Bee initially reported on the school's internal investigation. School officials then contacted the NCAA, which is now conducting an investigation. Weaver was averaging 12.5 points per game and led the team with 4.7 assists. Collins averaged 12.0 points. Robinson was scoring 10.3 points and grabbing 6.2 rebounds. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and The Associated Press
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Fresno State plays UNLV, looks to stop home skid
UNLV Rebels (13-12, 7-7 MWC) at Fresno State Bulldogs (5-20, 1-13 MWC) Fresno, California; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State hosts UNLV looking to stop its three-game home skid. The Bulldogs have gone 4-7 in home games. Fresno State is 1-17 against opponents with a winning record. The Rebels are 7-7 in MWC play. UNLV has a 1-3 record in one-possession games. Fresno State averages 72.8 points per game, 3.5 more points than the 69.3 UNLV gives up. UNLV averages 70.7 points per game, 12.2 fewer points than the 82.9 Fresno State allows to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Weaver is shooting 33.0% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, while averaging 12.5 points. Alex Crawford is averaging 14.2 points over the last 10 games. Julian Rishwain is shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Rebels, while averaging 8.7 points. Dedan Thomas Jr. is averaging 16 points and 5.1 assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 1-9, averaging 70.8 points, 28.8 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.9 points per game. Rebels: 4-6, averaging 68.0 points, 29.7 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.9 points. ___
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UNLV at Fresno State odds, tips and betting trends
The Fresno State Bulldogs (5-20, 1-13 MWC) will look to break a three-game home losing streak when they square off against the UNLV Rebels (13-12, 7-7 MWC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Save Mart Center. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on MW Network. In this article, we dig into the Fresno State vs. UNLV odds and lines for this contest. No line has been set yet for the Bulldogs vs. Rebels matchup. Fresno State has a 13-10-2 record against the spread this season compared to UNLV, who is 10-14-0 ATS. The Bulldogs are 15-9-1 and the Rebels are 10-14-0 in terms of hitting the over. In the last 10 games, Fresno State is 4-5-1 against the spread and 1-9 overall while UNLV has gone 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall. Before watching this matchup, here's everything you need to know about Saturday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Fresno State vs. UNLV prediction UNLV 77, Fresno State 70 Against the spread Fresno State has put together a 13-10-2 record against the spread this season. UNLV has covered 10 times in 24 games with a spread this season. The Bulldogs score 72.8 points per game, only 3.5 more points than the 69.3 the Rebels allow. When Fresno State totals more than 69.3 points, it is 10-2-1 against the spread and 4-9 overall. UNLV has an 8-7 record against the spread and a 10-5 record overall when giving up fewer than 72.8 points. The Rebels put up an average of 70.7 points per game, 12.2 fewer points than the 82.9 the Bulldogs give up. Fresno State is 4-0-1 against the spread and 4-1 overall when it allows fewer than 70.7 points. Players to watch Fresno State Elijah Price puts up a team-leading 7.8 rebounds per contest. He is also averaging 10.0 points and 1.0 assists, shooting 38.9% from the floor. Jalen Weaver puts up 12.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. UNLV Dedan Thomas Jr. is the Rebels' top scorer (15.9 points per game) and assist man (4.6), and averages 2.0 rebounds. Jeremiah Cherry is putting up a team-high 5.1 rebounds per game. And he is producing 9.7 points and 0.8 assists, making 64.6% of his shots from the field. Julian Rishwain is posting 8.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest, making 37.6% of his shots from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 treys per contest.
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Nevada hosts Fresno State following Weaver's 20-point game
Fresno State Bulldogs (5-19, 1-12 MWC) at Nevada Wolf Pack (13-10, 5-7 MWC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolf Pack -14.5; over/under is 142 BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State visits Nevada after Jalen Weaver scored 20 points in Fresno State's 89-81 loss to the Utah State Aggies. The Wolf Pack have gone 9-4 in home games. Nevada is seventh in the MWC with 8.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Nick Davidson averaging 1.8. The Bulldogs are 1-12 in MWC play. Fresno State is 1-16 against opponents over .500. Nevada is shooting 47.4% from the field this season, 0.3 percentage points higher than the 47.1% Fresno State allows to opponents. Fresno State's 40.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.2 percentage points lower than Nevada has given up to its opponents (43.0%). TOP PERFORMERS: Davidson is averaging 15.8 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Wolf Pack. Kobe Sanders is averaging 13.6 points over the last 10 games. Elijah Price is averaging 10 points and 7.8 rebounds for the Bulldogs. Weaver is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolf Pack: 5-5, averaging 68.5 points, 30.6 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 6.8 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.3 points per game. Bulldogs: 1-9, averaging 72.2 points, 29.7 rebounds, 11.7 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 41.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.4 points. ___
Associated Press
07-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Fresno State hosts Utah State following Weaver's 23-point outing
Utah State Aggies (20-3, 10-2 MWC) at Fresno State Bulldogs (5-18, 1-11 MWC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -12.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State plays Utah State after Jalen Weaver scored 23 points in Fresno State's 94-91 overtime loss to the San Jose State Spartans. The Bulldogs have gone 4-6 in home games. Fresno State is fifth in the MWC in rebounding averaging 31.9 rebounds. Elijah Price paces the Bulldogs with 7.9 boards. The Aggies are 10-2 in MWC play. Utah State ranks second in the MWC scoring 37.4 points per game in the paint led by Mason Falslev averaging 7.6. Fresno State's average of 6.7 made 3-pointers per game is 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 7.7 per game Utah State gives up. Utah State has shot at a 48.8% clip from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points higher than the 46.6% shooting opponents of Fresno State have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Weaver is shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, while averaging 12.2 points. Alex Crawford is averaging 14.9 points over the past 10 games. Falslev is averaging 14.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals for the Aggies. Ian Martinez is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 1-9, averaging 73.0 points, 30.5 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 41.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 84.8 points per game. Aggies: 8-2, averaging 77.3 points, 29.0 rebounds, 18.3 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.6 points. ___
