Experienced Aztecs too much for young Bulldogs

The Bulldogs had traveled to beautiful San Diego, CA to take on long time rival San Diego State at Cox Arena on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the more experienced Aztec team had no problem winning a 80-56 decision against the younger Bulldog squad. The largest margin of victory over Fresno State since an 80-58 victory on Feb. 19, 1977.

Aztecs' guard Kyle Spain tied a career high as he dropped in 22 points, on 6-of-12 from the field, to go along with 11 rebounds as well as hitting all 8 of his free throws to lead San Diego State. Also scoring in double figures for the Aztecs was Ryan Amoroso, who had 11.

Unfortunately for Fresno State, their young freshman Paul George was in foul trouble most of the game and was held to just 2 points, his lone basket coming in the final minutes of the game. George had been averaging 19.5 points per game as well as 7.5 rebounds per game. It didn't help the young Bulldog squad that, as a team, they finished the night shooting just 33.3% (22-60) while San Diego State finished at a balmy 51.3% (30-64). Silvester Saey, a Jr. transfer from Arizona State, led Fresno State with 13 points on 5-of-14 from the floor. Freshmen Mychal Ladd finished the night with 8 points on 3-of-12 from the field while Sr. guard Dwight O'Neil would add 12 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 3 assists but turned the ball over 6 times in the game.

Up next for Fresno State (1-2, 0-0), they will return home to close out the month of November as they welcome in Seattle University on Tuesday the 25th, that game will tip off at 7pm, then close out the month against Pac-10 opponent Oregon State on Sunday the 30th, which is a 2pm scheduled tip off.