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Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Fresno State takes on San Jose State in MWC Tournament
San Jose State Spartans (10-21, 3-15 MWC) vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (17-14, 8-10 MWC) BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State takes on San Jose State in the MWC Tournament. The Bulldogs' record in MWC games is 8-10, and their record is 9-4 against non-conference opponents. Fresno State ranks sixth in the MWC in team defense, giving up 65.3 points while holding opponents to 41.9% shooting. The Spartans are 3-15 in MWC play. San Jose State is 3-2 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 16.9 turnovers per game. Fresno State averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game, 1.4 more made shots than the 6.6 per game San Jose State allows. San Jose State averages 6.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, the same that Fresno State allows. The teams did not meet in the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Mia Jacobs is shooting 41.3% and averaging 18.4 points for the Bulldogs. Saga Ukkonen is averaging 9.7 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 4-6, averaging 66.0 points, 30.5 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.6 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.3 points per game. Spartans: 1-9, averaging 65.5 points, 33.4 rebounds, 9.9 assists, 5.7 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 37.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.5 points. ___


Associated Press
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Fresno State faces San Jose State in MWC Tournament
San Jose State Spartans (10-21, 3-15 MWC) vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (17-14, 8-10 MWC) BOTTOM LINE: Fresno State takes on San Jose State in the MWC Tournament. The Bulldogs have gone 8-10 against MWC opponents, with a 9-4 record in non-conference play. Fresno State allows 65.3 points to opponents and has been outscored by 1.2 points per game. The Spartans are 3-15 against MWC opponents. San Jose State ranks ninth in the MWC shooting 30.4% from 3-point range. Fresno State averages 64.1 points per game, 8.2 fewer points than the 72.3 San Jose State gives up. San Jose State averages 65.5 points per game, 0.2 more than the 65.3 Fresno State allows. The teams did not play each other during the regular season. TOP PERFORMERS: Mia Jacobs is averaging 18.4 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.1 steals for the Bulldogs. Saga Ukkonen is averaging 9.7 points over the last 10 games. Amiah Simmons is averaging 15.6 points for the Spartans. Sydni Summers is averaging 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 4-6, averaging 66.0 points, 30.5 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.6 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.3 points per game. Spartans: 1-9, averaging 65.5 points, 33.4 rebounds, 9.9 assists, 5.7 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 37.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.5 points.