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2011-12 Fresno State Women’s Basketball Notes • 5 straight NCAA Appearances (2008, ‘09, ‘10, ‘11 & ‘12) • 4 WAC Tournament Titles (2008, ‘09, ‘11 &‘12) • 4 WAC Regular Season Titles (2008, ‘09, ‘10 &‘12) FRESNO STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CONTACT: Theresa Kurtz - Assistant Director, Communications CONTACT INFO: 559-278-2509 (office) • 559-389-1954 (cell) • [email protected] 2011-12 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS 2011-12 Season: 28-6, 13-1 WAC - WAC Regular Season Champions DATE OPPONENT TIME (PT) - WAC Tournament Champions November - NCAA Tournament Appearance 01 Fresno Pacific (Ex.) W, 122-49 - Four All-WAC Selections 11 at No. 23 USC L, 65-57 - 28-6 overall, 13-1 WAC 13 Santa Clara W, 83-71 18 at Pepperdine L, 81-78 (2OT) 20 at Cal Poly W, 79-76 Fresno State vs. Georgetown 25 vs. Tennessee State W, 83-66 The Bulldogs faced Georgetown, in their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, 26 SMU W, 88-67 and fell behind early in the first half. The ‘Dogs nearly overcame a 17-point deficit with a run in the second half, but came up short falling to the Hoyas 61-56. December 01 Oregon W, 81-71 Bulldogs Dancin’ Again! 04 No. 5 Stanford L, 93-59 Fresno State earned an automatic bid to the 2012 NCAA Tournament after winning the 08 No. 23 Oklahoma W, 69-66 WAC Tournament title in Las Vegas. The Bulldogs defeated Louisiana Tech 89-61 in the 11 at Cal State Northridge W, 70-61 championship game. The 28-point win over the Lady Techsters is the largest margin of 15 CSU Bakersfield W, 88-59 victory for the ‘Dogs over La Tech in program history. 17 Pacific W, 61-52 21 at UC Riverside W, 67-62 ‘Dogs In the Big Dance The Bulldogs made their fifth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012. Fresno State January has an 0-5 record in the NCAA Tournament. The ‘Dogs faced Baylor in 2008, Cal in 2009, 03 at UT Arlington W, 78-48 Baylor in 2010, North Carolina in 2011 and Georgetown in 2012. 06 at UNLV L, 73-71 11 Seattle W, 71-61 Bulldogs Reach New Heights 14 Nevada* W, 85-67 Fresno State reached new heights during the 2011-12 season. After defeating Louisiana 19 at Utah State* W, 90-67 Tech in the WAC Tournament Championship game, the Bulldogs earned their 28th win of 21 at Idaho* W, 72-49 the year, which is the most wins in a season in program history. 26 San Jose State* W, 76-49 28 Hawai’i* W, 83-48 Looking Back at the WAC Tournament February Fresno State won the 2012 WAC Tournament with an 89-61 win over Louisiana Tech. It is 02 at New Mexico State* W, 79-54 the second year in a row where the Bulldogs defeated the Lady Techsters for the tourna- 04 at Louisiana Tech* W, 61-59 ment title. Ki-Ki Moore was named the Tournament MVP and Rosie Moult led the team with 11 at Nevada* W, 85-67 23 points in the championship game. She also earned a spot on the WAC All-Tournament 16 Idaho* W, 76-68 team. It is the fourth WAC Tournament title for the ‘Dogs in the last five years. 18 Utah State* W, 78-60 23 at Hawai’i* W, 83-52 ‘Dogs Clinch 2012 Regular Season Title 25 at San Jose State* L, 62-61 With the Bulldogs 65-62 win over rival Louisiana Tech on March 1, Fresno State clinched the 2012 WAC Regular Season Title outright. It is the second outright regular season title March for the Bulldogs. The ‘Dogs have won a piece of the conference crown five years in a row. 01 Louisiana Tech* W, 65-62 03 New Mexico State* W, 79-43 Four ‘Dogs Earn Conference Honors 07 New Mexico State [1] W, 66-58 Sophomore Ki-Ki Moore snagged the top honors from the WAC. Moore was named con- 09 Idaho [1] W, 80-55 ference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year. Rosie Moult and Taylor Thompson 10 Louisiana Tech [1] W, 89-61 were named second-team All-WAC and to the WAC All-Defensive team. Madison Parrish 18 Georgetown [2] L, 61-56 was named to the WAC All-Freshmen team after her first season. KEY Bulldogs Tournament Tested * WAC Game [1] WAC Tournament Game Fresno State has performed exceptionally well at the WAC Tournament. Since 2006, the [2] NCAA Tournament Game ‘Dogs sport a tournament record of 14-3 and have won 14 of its final 16 games in the event. • All home games in BOLD at Save Mart Center The Bulldogs won the WAC Tournament during the 2007-08 season with a 72-56 victory • Rankings at the time of game over New Mexico State, a first in the history of the program. The following year, Fresno State became the first team to repeat as WAC Tournament champions since Louisiana Tech did so in 2003-04. The Bulldogs were edged by La Tech in 2009-10 championship game 68- GET CONNECTED 66, but took back the tournament title in 2010-11 with a 78-76 win over the Lady Techsters. Bulldogs Reach 20 Wins For the sixth consecutive season, head coach Adrian Wiggins and the Bulldogs have posted 20 or more wins. Two of the ‘Dogs’ six losses were to opponents ranked among the top 25 in the country, then No. 23 USC and No. 5 Stanford. The Bulldogs won 17 of their last 19 Facebook: Fresno State Athletics games to end the regular season. Twitter: FSAthletics YouTube: CSUFBulldogs Web: gobulldogs.com 2011-12 Fresno State Women’s Basketball Notes Second Longest Winning Streak Halted MEDIA INFORMATION The Bulldogs won 12-straight games this season from Jan. 11 - Feb. 25. It is the second longest winning streak in program history. The longest winning streak, also under Adrian Media Availability Wiggins’ tenure, was 19 games in 2009-10. The top three winning streaks in Bulldog history All interviews for Bulldog student-athletes and are under Wiggins with the third being a 10-game streak last season. coaches must be coordinated through the Fresno State Athletics Communications Office. The Votes Are In Contact Theresa Kurtz at (559) 278-2509 or For eight weeks in a row, Fresno State received votes in the national polls. In 2010, Fresno [email protected] to schedule. State received votes seven weeks in a row. The last time the ‘Dogs cracked the Top 25 was on Feb. 10, 1987, when they were ranked No. 21 with 92 points in the USA Today Top 25 Poll. QUICK FACTS It’s Goooood! University Information The Bulldogs are averaged 74.9 points per game this season. The ’Dogs rank No. 11 in Location: ..................................Fresno, Calif. the country in scoring offense. UT Martin led the nation with 80.1 points per game. Fresno Founded: .............................................. 1911 State scored a season-high 90 points against Utah State. Enrollment: ........................................ 21,000 President: ......................... Dr. John D. Welty Bench Marks the Spot Nickname:....................................... Bulldogs The Bulldog bench provided an extra spark this year. Veronica Wilson, Madison Parrish and Colors: ........................................Red & Blue Bree Farley were the first off the bench for the ’Dogs and together averaged 21.5 points per Conference: ........................ Western Athletic game. Fresno State’s bench has scored in double figures in all but two games this year. The Facility: .............................Save Mart Center most the bench has scored was 45 points against Nevada on Jan. 14. Director of Athletics:........... Thomas C. Boeh Deputy AD/SWA ..................... Betsy Mosher ‘Dogs Leave Lasting Impression Fresno State joins the Mountain West Conference in 2012 and leaves the Western Athletic Coaching Staff Conference with its fourth regular season title and fourth WAC Tournament title. The Bulldogs Head Coach..........................Adrian Wiggins have won a piece of the WAC title five years in a row. Career Record (Yrs) ...................215-83 (10) School Record (Yrs) .....................175-66 (7) On The Road Again WAC Record (Yrs) ..........................92-18 (7) The Bulldogs played 21 games on the road this season and are 11-4 away from the Save Alma Mater (Yr.) ......................Cameron, ’95 Mart Center. Fresno State is also 4-1 in neutral territory. Associate Head Coach ............... Brett Frank Alma Mater (Yr.) ...... S.E. Okla. St., ’95 (9th) Fresno State Wins by 10 or More Assistant Coach...................... Sadiaa Jones Under head coach Adrian Wiggins, the Bulldogs have won 122 games by double figures Alma Mater (Yr.) ...... S.E. Okla. St., ’99 (6th) in seven seasons which is 17-of-25 per year. This season, Fresno State has won 18-of-33 Assistant Coach.........................Amy Parrish games by 10 or more points. Fresno State won six games by 10 or more, eight by 20 or Alma Mater (Yr.) ....... Fresno State, ’06 (4th) more and four by 30 or more. Assistant ..............................Emma Andrews Alma Mater (Yr.) ........Fresno State, ’11 (1st) ’Dogs For 1-2-3 Athletic Trainer......................... Kelli Eberlein The Bulldogs averaged 9.8 3-pointers a game this season, which is third in the country. Alma Mater (Yr.) ....... Fresno State, ’93 (8th) Junior Rosie Moult led the team with 94 three’s, which is fourth most in program history in a season, and is eighth in the country in 3-pointers per game with 2.9. As a team, the ‘Dogs Athletics Communications tied a single-game record with 18 three’s against Nevada and set a new single season W. Basketball Contact ............Theresa Kurtz record with 332 treys. E-mail: ....................... [email protected] Office: ...................................(559) 278-2509 The Bulldogs Against Ranked Opponents Direct: ...................................(559) 278-4881 Fresno State played four ranked teams in 2011-12 and went 1-3.