For the first time since 2019, Fresno State has defeated Colorado State. They take down the Rams 79-69.

Heidbreder led the ‘Dogs in scoring with 23 on 3-for-6 shooting from the field and 15-for-15 from the free-throw line.

Douglas Jr. and Gory added double-digits on the score sheet with 12 and 14.

The ‘Dogs overcame a 63% shooting performance from the Rams in the second half, thanks to a big first half that had the ‘Dogs up as much as 14.

The Bulldogs will be back at home on Saturday to take on the Wyoming Cowboys. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.

Collins has checked back into the game after leaving earlier with a lower body injury.

The Rams expend their third timeout after knocking down a 3-pointer.

The ‘Dogs lead 67-60 with 2:17 to go, but they have had trouble breaking the Rams’ full-court pressure.

After hitting a 3-pointer, Rams Head Coach Ali Farokmanesh called his first timeout. The 3-pointer has cut the Bulldogs’ lead to eight with 3:13 to go.

If the ‘Dogs hold on, it will be the first win for the ‘Dogs against the Rams since 2019.

After a Rams 3-pointer, Collins came up the court with a limp, causing a stoppage to take Collins out.

The ‘Dogs will be without their starting point guard as he receives treatment from the athletic training staff.

A pair of free throws from Heidbreder and a driving layup from Douglas Jr. has given the ‘Dogs a 10-point lead with 4:32 to go.

The ‘Dogs lead the Rams 54-47 with 7:25 to go. They have been able to keep the Rams’ attack at bay and trade baskets to keep their lead.

Heidbreder ended the Rams’ 17-2 run with two free throws and Gory tipped an alley-oop from Zaon Collins to bring some life to the crowd.

Rams’ forward Carey Booth made an and-1 to respond to the Bulldogs’ run.

Booth missed the free throw to keep it 48-43 with 11:36 to go

The Rams have gone on a 17-2 run over the last 3:15 to tie the ‘Dogs at 41.

The Rams hit two 3-pointers to cut the Bulldogs’ lead to four coming out of the media timeout.

Head Coach Vance Walberg had to call a timeout to stop the Rams’ momentum.

The ‘Dogs lead is now 41-37 with 14:54 to go.

The Rams have come out of the break and shot 4-for-6 from the field and cut the Bulldogs’ lead to 10.

The ‘Dogs lead 41-31 with 16 minutes to go.

The Bulldogs take a 14-point lead into the locker room after 20 minutes.

The Rams offense has shot just 9-for-29 (31%) from the field and just 2-for-18 from beyond the arc.

Besides Rechsteiner, the Rams have just 12 points from three other players. They ended the first half with no points in the last 2:45.

Heidbreder leads the ‘Dogs in scoring, with nine on 2-for-4 shooting from the field. Douglas Jr. and DeShawn Gory have eight and six points.

The ‘Dogs lead the Rams 36-22 with 20 minutes to play.

The ‘Dogs have gotten out to a double-digit lead against the Rams. They have shot an efficient 50% from the field and 6-for-13 (46.2%) from three.

After review, the foul was deemed a common foul. The Bulldogs will retain possession with 3:49 to go in the half.

The Rams and ‘Dogs have continued to trade baskets through the middle of the first half as the ‘Dogs lead 21-16 with 7:48 to go in the half.

The ‘Dogs are slightly outshooting the Rams from the field.

The ‘Dogs have extended their lead to 18-12 with a couple of threes from Jake Heidbreder and Jac Mani. Heidbreder also added an and-1

The Rams have just two players on the scoring sheet, with Brandon Rechsteiner leading the charge with 10 points.

The ‘Dogs lead the Rams 10-9 at the first media timeout with 14:34 to go in the first half.

David Douglas Jr. earned his first start of the season and opened up the scoring with a 3-pointer. Jake Heidbreder also knocked down a 3-pointer.

Despite forcing the Rams to turn the ball over three times in the opening 5:26, the ‘Dogs have shot just 40%, compared to the Rams’ 67% shooting from the field.