Huggins leads Fresno State in thumping of Alaska-Anchorage
FRESNO, Calif. -- Braxton Huggins nailed five shots from long distance for 23 points as Fresno State opened the season with a 91-63 thumping of Division II Alaska-Anchorage on Tuesday night.
Coach Justin Hutson made his coaching debut at Fresno State with a victory as the Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead. They were up 24-19 midway in the second half. Fresno State went into the break with a 41-32 lead. The Bulldogs led 67-45 with 10:47 remaining in the game.
Fresno State was 12 of 33 from beyond the arc with the Seawolves hitting just 8 of 29.
New Williams scored a career-best 14 points while grabbing a career-high three steals. Deshon Taylor added 11 points while dishing out six assists with four steals.
Niko Bevens led Alaska-Anchorage with 14 points with Tyler Brimhall adding 11 points with 10 rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Gregory Nixon
- Ken Ditty
- Eric Curry
2023-24 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 14-4 | - | 28-7 |
| Nevada | 13-5 | 1 | 26-8 |
| Boise State | 13-5 | 1 | 22-11 |
| UNLV | 12-6 | 2 | 21-13 |
| San Diego State | 11-7 | 3 | 26-11 |
| New Mexico | 10-8 | 4 | 26-10 |
| Colorado State | 10-8 | 4 | 25-11 |
| Wyoming | 8-10 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Fresno State | 4-14 | 10 | 12-21 |
| Air Force | 2-16 | 12 | 9-22 |
| San José State | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |
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