Bulldogs’ forward DeShawn Gory (35) drives past Brandon Rechsteiner (2), attempting to block him as the clock ticks down into the final stretch of the game.

Photo Essay: Fresno State men’s basketball takes down Colorado State for the first time since 2019

By Jazmin Alvarado, Editor-in-Chief • Jan 14, 2026

Bulldogs’ guards David Douglas Jr. (15) and Zaon Collins (10) swarm a Colorado State Ram player with the ball, looking to create a turnover with center Wilson Jacques (16) and Jake Heidbreder (3) guarding their positions. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Collins dribbles the ball toward the hoop as Colorado State forward Augustinas Kiudulas (11) tries to block him. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Jacques and guard/forward Cameron Faas (4) walk off toward the baseline during a break in the action. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Collins guards the ball from a Ram defender on the wing as center Jac Mani (11) comes in to set a screen on the defender. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

TimeOut dances with the crowd to “YMCA” during a media timeout. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Collins dribbles between his legs as he looks for a play at the top of the key against the Rams’ defense. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Gory and guard Bastien Rieber (21) run the ball down the court. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Heidbreder dribbles the ball as Colorado State guards Josh Pascarelli (1) and Rechsteiner look to defend their hoop. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

Gory spins off Rechsteiner as his attempt to get to the basket is thwarted by Rechsteiner’s defense. (Jazmin Alvarado/The Collegian)

About the Contributor

Jazmin Alvarado, Special Projects Writer

Jazmin Alvarado is the special projects writer of The Collegian. As a freshman in Spring 2023, Jazmin started working for The Collegian as a reporter. In Fall 2023, she was promoted to News Editor, where she maintained the position for two years. Jazmin majors in Broadcast Journalism and minors in Spanish. She is currently interning at ABC30 Action News and preparing for graduation in May.

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