It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the undefeated Fresno State Bulldogs (4-0) meet the winless Delaware State Hornets (0-5) at Save Mart Center. The game starts at 10:00 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 27.
The Bulldogs were victorious over Rice 82-65 in their last matchup. Marvelle Harris was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 7-for-11 shooting. The Hornets are coming off a demoralizing 81-55 loss at the hands of UC Riverside in their last outing. DeAndre Haywood had a good shooting night, leading the team with 15 points.
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The Fresno State Bulldogs have the nation’s top defense, with a defensive rating of 94.0. The Delaware State Hornets have an offensive rating of 86.0 (ranked 343rd).
Delaware State has an average field goal percentage of 37.6%. Fresno State is undefeated (4-0) when opponents have a similar or higher field goal percentage.
The Fresno State Bulldogs attempt 17.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Delaware State Hornets attempt 18.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, Fresno State is undefeated (1-0) while Delaware State is winless (0-2).
Fresno State, the 80th-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 41.0 rebounds per game. Delaware State does worse, ranked 332nd with 31.0.
Averaging 9.5 steals per game, the Fresno State Bulldogs are ranked 21st in the nation. The Delaware State Hornets are a winless 0-1 this season when their opponents commit 9 or more steals.
