Collins hit a shot clock buzzer beater to give the Bulldogs their first lead since the 9:42 mark in the second half.

The Bulldogs’ defense was able to prevent a response from the Lumberjacks.

With 30 seconds to go, Kocevar blocked a game-tying shot.

Collins went to the free-throw line with 13.7 seconds to go, but couldn’t convert either shot.

With the final seconds draining, the Lumberjacks were able to get another chance at tying the game, but the shot rattled in and out.

Five Bulldogs finished with double-digit points, with Gory leading all ‘Dogs with 20 on the night. Collins added 18.

Despite being out-rebounded by six, the Bulldogs weathered the storm. Their efficient 32-for-54 (59.3%) shooting from the field helped them overcome issues in the middle parts of the contest.

The Bulldogs are back for one final Save Mart Center game before they start conference play against the New Orleans Privateers on Nov. 21. Tip off is set for 6 p.m.

A steal from Gory led to a transition bucket for the ‘Dogs.

Lumberjacks and Bulldogs are tied once again at 78 with 92 seconds to go.

With two minutes to go, the Bulldogs are in desperation mode.

Stickman hit a big three to cut the lead to two.

Bulldogs trail 78-76.

A few empty possessions for the Bulldogs have given way for the Lumberjacks to get out to their largest lead of the night.

Bulldogs trail 74-67 with 4:16 to go.

Coming out of the media timeout, the Bulldogs led by as much as three, but an and-one for the Lumberjacks and a costly turnover from the Bulldogs have given the Lumberjacks a two-point advantage. Head Coach Vance Walberg was forced to take a timeout

Another turnover after the timeout led to another and-one for the Lumberjacks, but they failed to convert.

Bulldogs trail 66-62 with 8:50 to go.

While the Bulldogs continue to go back and forth with the Lumberjacks, the defense has provided a spark.

Gory and Stickman have combined on three steals that have led to points for the Bulldogs.

The ‘Dogs still trail 59-58 with 11:09 left to play.

The Bulldogs tied the game up after a gritty defensive effort from Stickman. He picked off a cross-court pass from the Lumberjacks and threw up an alley-oop to forward DeShawn Gory for an emphatic slam.

The slam brought the crowd to life and forced the Lumberjacks to call a timeout.

The score is all knotted up at 54 with 13:28 remaining.

The Bulldogs came out of the half with no answers to the issues that put them down in the first half. They are being out-rebounded. Despite shooting under 50%, the Lumberjacks hold a slight advantage.

Before the break, Collins made an and-one layup, with a chance to cut the lead to one, he missed the extra shot.

Bulldogs trail 52-50 with 14:54 left to play.

In a back-and-forth battle, the Bulldogs trail the Lumberjacks 42-39 entering halftime.

Despite shooting 68% from the field in the first half, the Bulldogs find themselves in a hole due to rebounding issues. The Lumberjacks have grabbed eight offensive rebounds. Because of this, they have been able to overcome a 4-for-14 shooting performance from 3-point range.

Guard Zaon Collins leads the Bulldogs with 10 points on 5-for-7 shooting. Forward Gasper Kocevar has eight points off the bench.

Guard Lateef Patrick has 14 points on the night for the Lumberjacks.

Bulldogs’ guard D.J. Stickman leads the Bulldogs with three rebounds on the night.

The Bulldogs trail the Lumberjacks 35-33 with 3:41 to go in the first half.

Rebounding has been a big issue for the Bulldogs in the game. Fresno State is shooting 75% from the field, but has given up six offensive rebounds that have given the Lumberjacks second-chance points.

For the first time in 311 days, Bulldogs’ guard David Douglass Jr. will play for the Bulldogs

Douglass Jr. missed significant time twice last season. He missed two months, and then his season was ended after returning for one game against the University of Nevada, Reno on Jan. 11.

Douglass Jr. and the Bulldogs lead 29-27 with 7:03 seconds to go in the first half.

The Bulldogs got out to a fast start, making their first five shots from the field, including a 3-pointer from guard Cameron Faas.

The Bulldogs led by as many as five, but a couple of turnovers let the Lumberjacks cut the Bulldogs’ lead to just two.

Bulldogs lead 13-11 with 14:29 to go.