Nate Grimes scored 19 points and collected 12 rebounds to lead Fresno State to a 73-53 win over host San Jose State on Wednesday night in a Mountain West Conference men's basketball opener. Fresno State (10-3) built a 47-28 halftime lead on the strength of 17 of 28 shooting (60.7...
Streaking Bulldogs Off to Best Start in 12 Seasons
Off to its best start in 12 seasons, the Fresno State men's basketball team looks to run its winning streak to eight against a formidable opponent Saturday afternoon at the Save Mart Center. Utah Valley State might not be a marquee name, but the Wolverines of the Western Athletic Conference...
Holiday Gift: Son of ex-Bulldog Chris Herren Gets Scholarship
BOSTON — Boston College walk-on Chris Herren Jr. thought he was forgotten when coach Jim Christian handed out holiday presents after practice. Then the coach motioned to an assistant for an envelope Thursday. Teammates Cheer Decision It took Herren a few seconds to figure out what was happening, but he...
Bulldogs Chalk Up Showcase Win By Dominating Cal
Noah Blackwell is making sure Fresno State's offense doesn't miss a beat while point guard Deshon Taylor recovers from a dislocated left elbow. The Bulldogs are also getting more production out of their big men to help make up for the loss of Taylor's 18 points a game. Blackwell had...
Is Biggest 2018 Fresno State Football Win yet to Come?
Here's a message for doubters, dropouts and down-on-the-couch types diminishing the ranks of the once nationally recognized Red Wave. These, my friends, are the good old' days. Jeff Tedford's Bulldogs ended all debate about being Fresno State's greatest football team by vanquishing Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl. The victory gave...
Rivers Embodies What It Means to be a Bulldog in Bowl Victory
LAS VEGAS — Running back Ronnie Rivers is the embodiment of Fresno State's turnaround as a college football power. It wasn't guaranteed Rivers would be able to play this season after sustaining a foot injury in spring practice, and he was limited by a shoulder injury late in the year....
Does Swearengin Want Spot in Newsom Cabinet? Watch Answer.
After arranging a 60-person roundtable with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, is Ashley Swearengin interesting in working in his administration? “I am not. I am very happy with the work I’m doing at the Central Valley Community Foundation," Swearengin said. "I love being able to continue to make the Valley better. But...
Sky's the Limit for Valley Students Eyeing Healthcare Careers
When Bianca Villanueva graduates from high school, she wants to work toward a career as a cosmetic surgeon. To get more information on what to do, Villanueva attended the Growing Health Leaders Youth Conference at Fresno State's Satellite Student Union. Choosing to go was one of the best decisions in her...
Blue Turf OT Win in Snow Vaults Bulldogs into Las Vegas Bowl
BOISE, Idaho — Ronnie Rivers didn't find many open holes while running the ball for Fresno State in a snowy Mountain West championship game. And he didn't have one on his final run Saturday night. But it didn't matter. Rivers took an option pitch and shredded a tackler before scampering...
Mountain West Title Preview: Fresno State at Boise State
Here's a look at the Mountain West Conference football championship game: No. 25 Fresno State (10-1, 7-1, No. 25 CFP) at No. 19 Boise State (10-2, 7-1, No. 22 CFP), Saturday, 4:45 p.m. PST (ESPN) Line: Boise State by 2½. Series record: Boise State leads 15-6. What's at Stake? The...