Game Recap: ‘Dogs wrangle Cowgirls 53-36

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Bulldogs’ guard Jaise Gamble raises over the San Diego State defense for a mid-range jump shot on Dec. 17 at the Save Mart Center.

By Isaac Marquez, Asst. Managing Editor • Dec 20, 2025

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Dec 20, 2025, 3:41 pm

Another Wyoming timeout as ‘Dogs run away with the lead

The Bulldogs have carved out an 18-point lead with two minutes left in the game. The Wyoming bench is quiet, watching as their interior defense is being attacked constantly by the likes of Powell and forward Avery Watkins.

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Dec 20, 2025, 3:33 pm

Wyoming timeout after giving up back-to-back threes

The ‘Dogs hit 2 shots from beyond the arc to extend their lead to 39-30. The crowd is heating up as the Bulldogs keep adding to the lead in the final quarter.

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Dec 20, 2025, 3:24 pm

Defensive pressure returns at the end the third quarter

After the scoring runs by both teams early in the quarter, the ‘Dogs and Cowgirls stepped it up on defense only with only one layup and a free throw made between both teams. Bulldogs keep the lead 31-30 going into the final quarter.

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Dec 20, 2025, 3:14 pm

‘Dogs not fazed by the scoring run

The Bulldogs have taken the lead back in a close game with tough layups by Powell and Gamble. ‘Dogs lead 30-28.

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Dec 20, 2025, 3:08 pm

Fresno State timout after Wyoming takes the lead

In the first three minutes of the second half, the Cowgirls have turned the game around. Right out of the locker room, they went on a 14-4 run and have taken a 27-24 lead over the ‘Dogs.

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Dec 20, 2025, 2:48 pm

‘Dogs end half on a run

The first half closes out with the Bulldogs going on a 9-0 run. Guard Danae Powell nailed two free throws to extend the lead to 20-13.

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Dec 20, 2025, 2:37 pm

Gamble growing the lead

Forward Jaisa Gamble is showing up on both sides of the ball. Hitting a midrange jump shot and then creating a turnover. Bulldogs lead 16-13 with five minutes left in the first half.

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Dec 20, 2025, 2:27 pm

Wyoming finding holes after one quarter

After one quarter, Wymoing has the lead 11-6. They have found gaps in the Bulldog’s full-court defense from beyond the arc.

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Dec 20, 2025, 2:19 pm

First timeout 5 minutes into the first quarter

Smothering defensive pressure is causing missed shots and turnovers on both sides. The score is 4-2 with the Bulldogs applying full-court defensive pressure.

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Dec 20, 2025, 2:18 pm

‘Dogs strike first

The ‘Dogs score first from a steal and score from forward Jaisa Gamble.

The Fresno State women’s basketball team is back home at the Save Mart Center, hosting the Wyoming Cowgirls.

The Cowgirls ended the Bulldogs’ season in the Mountain West Conference tournament semi-finals in March.

The Bulldogs dropped their conference opener 63-53 to the San Diego State Aztecs on Dec. 17. Guard Danae Powell led the Bulldogs with 16 points. Avery Watkins reeled in a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The Cowgirls come into Fresno at 4-6 on the season. They opened up Mountain West play with an 83-60 victory over the San Jose State Spartans. Guards Henna Sandvik and Malene Pedersen led the scoring effort with 21 points each.

Pedersen is the only Cowgirl to average double figures.

The Bulldogs will look to avenge their tournament loss to the Cowgirls with tip off set for 2 p.m.

About the Contributor

Isaac Marquez, Editor-in-Chief

Isaac Marquez is the Editor-in-Chief of The Collegian and is in his fifth and final year at Fresno State. This is his fourth semester with The Collegian. He is a Broadcast Journalism major and loves photography, journalism, videography, photo/video editing and being on camera. His goal is to find a career that encapsulates all his skills and interests.

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