Northwestern Wildcats at Fresno State Bulldogs
· WOODEN LEGACY
59 - 78
Fresno State makes most of big first half in win
The Bulldogs (2-1) built a 42-28 lead by halftime, during which it shot 51.9 percent from the field.
Guard Braxton Huggins led Fresno State with 17 points. He went coast-to-coast with a slam dunk to give Fresno State a 71-49 lead. That play was emblematic of Northwestern's defensive miscues as it let Huggins into the lane with ease.
Fresno State had five players in double figures. Forward Sam Bittner scored 14 points and made 4 of 5 3-pointers and New Williams also had 14 points. The Bulldogs had 18 assists.
Northwestern (3-1) suffered its first loss of the season as its usually sturdy defense and fullcourt press couldn't slow Fresno State.
Vic Law led Northwestern with 13 points.
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus was in attendance for this game at the Titan Gym. Her son, Charlie Hall, is on Northwestern's team.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 59 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Nate Grimes Defensive Rebound. | 59 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:25 | Pete Nance missed Three Point Jumper. | 59 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:33 | Braxton Huggins made Free Throw. | 59 - 78 |
| 2nd 0:33 | Braxton Huggins made Free Throw. | 59 - 77 |
Statistics
 NU |
 FRES |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18-51 | FG | 24-48 |
| 35 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 6-22 | 3PT | 11-23 |
| 27 | Three Point % | 48 |
| 17-23 | FT | 19-25 |
| 74 | Free Throw % | 76 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 11 | Assists | 18 |
| 3 | Steals | 4 |
| 2 | Blocks | 1 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 23 | Fouls | 21 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 24 |
Game Information
Location: Fullerton, CA
Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19-1 | - | 37-3 |
| Nebraska | 15-5 | 4 | 28-7 |
| Michigan State | 15-5 | 4 | 27-8 |
| Illinois | 15-5 | 4 | 28-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 5 | 24-11 |
| Purdue | 13-7 | 6 | 30-9 |
| UCLA | 13-7 | 6 | 24-12 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 7 | 21-13 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 9 | 24-13 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 10 | 18-14 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 11 | 15-18 |
| USC | 7-13 | 12 | 18-14 |
| Washington | 7-13 | 12 | 16-17 |
| Rutgers | 6-14 | 13 | 14-20 |
| Northwestern | 5-15 | 14 | 15-19 |
| Oregon | 5-15 | 14 | 12-20 |
| Maryland | 4-16 | 15 | 12-21 |
| Penn State | 3-17 | 16 | 12-20 |