Fresno State Dominates Fresno Pacific in Season Opener
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · Save Mart Center
Fresno State Bulldogs 88, Fresno Pacific Sunbirds 51, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Fresno Pacific Sunbirds vs Fresno State Bulldogs?
Fresno State Bulldogs beat Fresno Pacific Sunbirds 88-51 at Save Mart Center on November 3, 2025.
In a commanding display, the Fresno State Bulldogs triumphed over the Fresno Pacific Sunbirds with a final score of 88-51 at the Save Mart Center. This game marked the Bulldogs' first victory of the season, improving their record to 1-0, while the Sunbirds faced a challenging start. The match showcased the Bulldogs' offensive prowess and defensive strength, making it a noteworthy fixture in the NCAAB calendar.
Fresno State entered the game with a recent form that had been less than ideal, having lost nine of their last ten games prior to this matchup. Their last two games had resulted in losses, with an average of 68.3 points scored and 78.6 points allowed over their last ten outings. The Bulldogs' home record stood at 1-4, and they had struggled on the road with an 0-5 record. In their last five games, they averaged 66.2 points scored while allowing 74.8 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
In contrast, the Sunbirds were looking to capitalize on their opportunity against a struggling opponent. However, they were unable to keep pace with the Bulldogs, who dominated the game from start to finish. The scoring breakdown reflected the Bulldogs' control, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively.
The scoring plays in the second half included notable contributions from players like Jac Mani, who made a three-point jumper assisted by Gasper Kocevar, and Bastien Rieber, who capped off the scoring for the Bulldogs with a layup. Throughout the game, Fresno State demonstrated a balanced offensive attack, which was crucial in their overwhelming victory.
In terms of the market, Fresno State was heavily favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence from the betting providers. This was reflected in the odds, as they were expected to perform strongly against Fresno Pacific, who were likely seen as underdogs in this matchup.
The conditions at the Save Mart Center were conducive to a high-energy game, with a supportive home crowd that rallied behind the Bulldogs. This atmosphere undoubtedly played a role in their performance, allowing them to establish an early lead and maintain momentum throughout the game.
Overall, this fixture served as a significant moment for Fresno State, allowing them to shake off a difficult stretch and start the season on a high note. The Bulldogs will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games, while the Sunbirds will need to regroup and address the challenges they faced in this contest.
Leaders
- PointsJake Heidbreder19Fresno State Bulldogs
- AssistsJake Heidbreder7Fresno State Bulldogs
- ReboundsZaon Collins8Fresno State Bulldogs
- PointsIsaac Peralta18Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
- AssistsIsaac Peralta2Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
- ReboundsLoukas Jones5Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
Recent form
Fresno State Bulldogs
Last 10: 1-9Streak L268.3 scored · 78.6 allowed per game1-4 at home
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Box score
| Stat | Fresno Pacific Sunbirds | Fresno State Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-60 | 33-56 |
| Field goal % | 27 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 6-35 | 5-18 |
| Three-point % | 17 | 28 |
| Free throws | 13-18 | 17-28 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 35 |
| Assists | 4 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 56 |
| Fouls | 21 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-42Liam Switzer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half30-44Jake Heidbreder made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-45Jake Heidbreder made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-45Isaac Peralta made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half31-47Zaon Collins made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-49DeShawn Gory made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-51DeShawn Gory made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-54Jake Heidbreder made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half31-56Gasper Kocevar made Layup. Assisted by Bastien Rieber.
- 2nd Half33-56Isaac Peralta made Jumper.
- 2nd Half33-58Jake Heidbreder made Layup.
- 2nd Half33-59Cameron Faas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-60Cameron Faas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-60Hugo Gonzalez Garcia made Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-62DJ Stickman made Dunk. Assisted by Zaon Collins.
- 2nd Half35-63DeShawn Gory made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-63Brandon Gibson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-65DeShawn Gory made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-65Amar Hot made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-66DeShawn Gory made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-68DeShawn Gory made Dunk. Assisted by Zaon Collins.
- 2nd Half38-70DeShawn Gory made Layup. Assisted by Jake Heidbreder.
- 2nd Half41-70Amar Hot made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-73Jake Heidbreder made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DJ Stickman.
- 2nd Half43-73Isaac Peralta made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-73Isaac Peralta made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-75Jac Mani made Layup. Assisted by Jake Heidbreder.
- 2nd Half43-77Jac Mani made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-78Matteo Porto made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-80Bastien Rieber made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-81Matteo Porto made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-81Amar Hot made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-81Hugo Gonzalez Garcia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-81Hugo Gonzalez Garcia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-84Jac Mani made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gasper Kocevar.
- 2nd Half48-84Brandon Gibson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-84Brandon Gibson Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-86Jac Mani made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-88Bastien Rieber made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-88Micah Cole made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Fresno State Bulldogs, below favours Fresno Pacific Sunbirds.
Venue
- Save Mart CenterFresno, CA
- Attendance3340
- OfficialsJanetta Graham, Mark Riggs, Daniel Haber
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