The Fresno State Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Air Force Academy Falcons 93-63. Wilson Jacques led the charge with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while DeShawn Gory also contributed 18 points. The Bulldogs' 30-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted 21.5-point spread by CHD Scout, demonstrating their dominance over the Falcons. Fresno State's record now stands at 12-13, with a NET ranking of 139.
Wilson Jacques' 9 Rebounds Mark a Season High for the Fresno State Bulldogs
The game unfolded with the Fresno State Bulldogs taking control from the start, scoring 45 points in the first period to the Air Force Academy Falcons' 33. The Bulldogs maintained their momentum in the second period, adding 48 points to their total, while the Falcons managed 30. Lucas Hobin was a bright spot for the Falcons, scoring 26 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Bulldogs' strong team performance. At halftime, the Bulldogs held a 12-point lead, which they expanded to 30 points by the end of the game. The Falcons' record now stands at 3-22, with a NET ranking of 344, indicating a significant disparity between the two teams.
Wilson Jacques and DeShawn Gory led the Fresno State Bulldogs with 18 points each, while Bastien Rieber added 12 points to the team's total. For the Air Force Academy Falcons, Lucas Hobin scored 26 points, followed by Riley Dering with 13 points and 5 rebounds, and Kam Sanders with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Bulldogs' balanced attack, with three players scoring in double figures, proved too much for the Falcons to handle. Jacques' 9 rebounds also helped the Bulldogs control the boards, outrebounding the Falcons 38-29.
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The Fresno State Bulldogs outshot the Air Force Academy Falcons 55.4% to 41.1% from the field, and 42.1% to 33.3% from three-point range. The Bulldogs also outrebounded the Falcons 38-29, with Wilson Jacques grabbing 9 rebounds. The Falcons committed 15 turnovers, compared to the Bulldogs' 10, which contributed to their struggles. The Bulldogs' 93 points marked their highest total in the last five games, while the Falcons' 63 points were their lowest total in the same period.
CHD Scout predicted a Fresno State victory by 21.5 points, with a predicted score of 82-61. The actual result, a 93-63 win for the Bulldogs, exceeded the predicted margin by 8.5 points. The correct prediction demonstrates the accuracy of CHD Scout's model, which took into account the significant difference in NET rankings between the two teams. The Bulldogs' NET ranking of 139 and the Falcons' ranking of 344 indicated a substantial gap in team strength, which was reflected in the final score.
This game was classified as a Quadrant 4 game for the Fresno State Bulldogs and a Quadrant 3 game for the Air Force Academy Falcons. The Bulldogs' victory improves their resume, but the quality of the win is tempered by the fact that it was against a Quadrant 4 opponent. The Falcons, on the other hand, suffer a loss that will not significantly impact their NET ranking, given the expected outcome. The Bulldogs' record now stands at 12-13, while the Falcons' record is 3-22. The Bulldogs want to build on this win to strengthen their tournament resume.
The Fresno State Bulldogs will face their next opponent on February 17, while the Air Force Academy Falcons will play their next game on February 19. Both teams want to use this game as a learning experience, with the Bulldogs seeking to maintain their momentum and the Falcons aiming to bounce back from a tough loss. The Bulldogs' upcoming game will be a crucial test of their strength, as they seek to improve their tournament chances.