Heidbreder's buzzer beater caps Fresno State's rally in final 23 seconds to down UNLV 98-96
Fresno State overcame a late 9-4 run and 15 turnovers to win 98-96, with Jake Heidbreder scoring 29 points including the decisive buzzer-beater.
- At home in Fresno, Fresno State guard Jake Heidbreder scored 29 points, with a buzzer-beater from the left baseline giving Fresno State a 98-96 win on Tuesday night.
- Down 96-93, David Douglas Jr., Fresno State guard, hit a 32-foot, 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds to tie the game, then Howie Fleming Jr., UNLV guard, overthrew Naas Cunningham, giving Fresno possession after an officials review.
- Fresno's bench contributed as Zaon Collins scored 16, Gory and Rieber each 15, Jacques 10, and the team shot 15%.
- The result leaves Fresno State at 11-11 as both teams have Saturday games: Fresno at Nevada and UNLV hosts Grand Canyon.
- In a chaotic finish, the final 23 seconds saw officials review Fresno State's possession, leading to Jake Heidbreder's winning baseline shot after Fresno outscored UNLV 9-4.
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Heidbreder's buzzer beater caps Fresno State's rally in final 23 seconds to down UNLV 98-96
Jake Heidbreder scored 29 points and his basket from the left baseline at the buzzer gave Fresno State an improbable 98-96 win over UNLV. The Bulldogs outscored UNLV 9-4 in the final 23 seconds to steal the win. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn…
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Game recap: ‘Dogs hit the jackpot in final second against Rebels
The Fresno State men’s basketball team returns to the Save Mart Center for a prime-time matchup against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Running Rebels. This is the second meeting between these two conference rivals. The Rebels defeated the ‘Dogs on Dec. 20, 2025, 84-72. Despite losing by 12, the Bulldogs held a four-point lead in the second half. Wilson Jacques led the Bulldogs with 18 points and 11 rebounds, his fourth consecutive double-d…
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