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Craig School of Business to open stock trading room

By Nadia Pearl @Nadia_Pearl_

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Dr. Gary Gilroy, Fresno State director of bands

By Sam Desatoff @sdesatoff

Dr. Gary Gilroy, a music professor and the director of bands at Fresno State, was admitted into the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) last month.

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The ABA was founded in 1929 and recognizes outstanding achievement on the part of concert band conductors and composers. Membership in the association is exclusive, comprising of approximately 300 band conductors and composers in the U.S. and Canada.

The annual ABA conference took place

in Montgomery, Ala., from March 6-8.

“I am thrilled to get in,” Gilroy said.

“I’ve known many great conductors who have been rejected, so just going up for it was a bit stressful. When I heard ‘Congratulations’ on the phone, I was

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Storm brings clean air, clear skies

By Collegian Staff ednesday’s high was 64 degrees, well below the average for April 3, but skies were full of puffy-white cotton ball clouds.

For the weekend, Fresno can say goodbye to the breezy and coast-like weather.

Throughout the rest of the week, temperatures will steadily increase to 84 Monday with mostly sunny skies, the National Weather Service reported.

Today, the high is predicted to be 68 with a 20 percent chance of rain. By Wednesday, the high is predicted to be 87.

Tuesday’s rain made for better air quality in the Valley. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all had “good” air quality ratings reported the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.

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The clouds hung low Wednesday over Fresno State’s vineyard on the north side of campus.

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HYPNOTIST AT FRESNO STATE

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The thrill of Wall Street is coming to Fresno State. While not quite the financial district of New York City, come fall business students will experience the frenzy of live stock exchanges when the Craig School of Business opens its own stock trading room.

Primarily funded by a $45,000 grant from Wells Fargo, the stock room will be located in the Peters Business Building and feature live feeds and data services to primarily aid the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) program. A student-run project, the program manages a $2.7 million endowment from the Fresno State Foundation.

“Fresno State is a big proponent of active, engaged, real-world learning experiences,” said Dr. Robert Harper, dean of the Craig School of Business. “This is just another element of providing real market investment experience with a significant amount of funds.”

Harper said SMIF originally managed $100,000-$200,000 before being assigned $1 million worth of funds by the Fresno State Foundation in the fall of 2010. After the funds grew to $1.7 million by the end of 2013, the foundation recognized SMIF’s efforts and assigned a further $1 million to the endowment.

With students already engaged in realworld investment, SMIF’s advisor Dr. K. C. Chen, department chair of finance and business law, said providing a trading lab will further that experience by providing a “place for students to congregate and brainstorm for investable ideas as a team.”

Additionally, Chen said the live and rich database that will stream through a stock ticker, computers and televisions is a valuable resource for stock valuation.

“As the stock market is fluctuating instantaneously, being able to receive the stream of live information will help students to quickly react and better adapt to the changing environment,” Chen said.

Senior Grant Williams, president of SMIF, said the stock room would offer “real-life experience of how trade rooms truly operate.”

“We’re doing a job most people wouldn’t usually do even after college,” Williams said. “We learn something new every day.”

As a class of 10 students meeting only twice a week, Williams said, “everyday we’re watching the stock market” outside the classroom. Yet with this increased

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OPINION

GOT OPINIONS? We want to hear them.

COLLEGIAN-OPINION@CSUFRESNO.EDU FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014

QUIZ

What does your favorite footwear say about you?

Answer these questions about your shoe preferences and tally your totals. Whichever number you choose most describes the correlating personality listed below.

PICK A SHOE!

FAVORITE COLOR?

(1) sandals (2) sneakers (3) boots (4) heels (5) flats (6) athletic shoes

(1) white (2) patterns (3) brown (4) bedazzled (5) black (6) neon

HOW DIRTY ARE THEY? (1) they got some mileage left (2) ready to retire (3) getting there (4) like new (5) a few scuffs (6) they talk now

HOW OFTEN DO YOU WEAR THEM? (1) once a month (2) last resort (3) every day (4) only worn once (5) once a week (6) 2-3 times a week

(1) Fred Flinstone (barely any shoe left) (2) Goldilocks (feel just right!)

(3) blisters baby (4) fashion kills my soles (5) walking on clouds (6) Forrest Gump (I can walk for miles)

RESULTS! 1. Casual: You’re the easygoing person everyone enjoys to be around,

4. Fashionista: Where’s the party? You’re the social butterfly who

2. Couldn’t care less: No worries in the world for you and that can be a

5. Practical Patty: Hello Mr. or Ms. Type-A! You’re so organized in life

3. Hard worker: Your footwear matches your goals for future success

6. Future Olympian: You’re the typical gym rat (or not, fake it ‘til you

good thing!

you’re working for. Gold star for you!

always brings people together.

and the to-go-to person friends lean on for advice.

make it!) whose footwear matches your active lifestyle. You’re always up for a challenge and adventure!

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VIEWPOINT

Documentary TV series has a 'cosmic' impact on viewers

By Trace Garrison

WHAT'S THE COMFORT LEVEL?

you’re as loose as the shoes on your feet!

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Thirteen-part documentary television series “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey,” appears weekly on Fox and the National Geographic channel. Host and narrator Neil deGrasse Tyson gives the audience an educational, guided tour covering the many questions about science, our universe and, most of all, the origin of life.

Fox and National Geographic have taken a leap of faith by airing this show.

The series started in 1980. Author Carl Sagan had a goal to discover and answer the cosmological theories of the universe. The show made a comeback this year, growing in popularity.

Everything that is said and presented on the television screen is for a purpose. That purpose is to enlighten us human beings as to how and why we’re living on planet Earth today. This show gives the audience a completely new experience that has never been done before.

The documentary television series is known for being both educational and informative to its audience about how space and our universe works. It gives people a new perspective and outlook on life and clues to the history of everything in our universe from billions of years ago to now.

The show has gained recognition due to the universal topics discussed throughout each episode and the use of special effects on set.

This allows Tyson to be very interactive by virtually walking through these universal and spacetime environments he’s presenting to the audience.

There is so much to say about science, space, human beings, life on Planet Earth and our universe, and this show is the ticket to finding some of this information out – one episode at a time. This show explores how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time.

I have watched a few episodes thus far and have already become very intrigued by the variety of facts and visuals about our universe. There are so many unanswered questions and undeveloped theories out there, it keeps me watching and learning.

There is an interactive website, www. cosmosontv.com, which is an add-on to the show. It gives viewers something more to explore than just the surface. It also includes photos and videos.

The producers of this documentary television series chose Tyson as the host and narrator for multiple reasons. One is that he has knowledge about space, planets and the universe as a whole. The other is that he truly believes in the cosmos and what they represent.

From what I have learned in the short time watching this program, I believe in the cosmos. It’s the belief that the universe is infinite and has shaped out the history of every existence. Science is not just around us. It’s within us.

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SYMPOSIUM TALKS REPORTING ON CLIMATE CHANGE

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(From left to right) Journalists Tom Yulsman, Mark Grossi and Robert Hackett speak at Thrusday’s Tatarian Symposium.

By Tori West Collegian Staff

Fresno State professors held a symposium in honor of the late Dr. Roger Tatarian Thursday with three guest speakers who discussed current news coverage of environmental issues.

Professor Robert Hackett from Simon Fraser University spoke about “journalism for a planetary emergency,” posing the question how environmental journalism is in dire need of expanding its efforts with working with community papers, organizations, climate activists and more to sift through scientific data. In the subject of climate change, journalism can work in many different ways -- some beneficial and some not-so-beneficial, Hackett said.

While emphasizing that the main concern of journalism is accuracy, Hackett also stated when it comes to major topics, opin-

ions should also be taken into account.

The idea of regime objectivity was Hackett’s opening statement before he went on to discuss certain ways journalism can fall under this idea and how it could be applied to important subjects such as climate change.

Hackett’s portion of the symposium stressed the importance of combining journalism and the climate issue in a more collective educational format.

Tom Yulsman, director of the center for environmental journalism at the University of Colorado, focused on the science of climate change. He discussed what is currently happening with reports on climate change and why citizens grapple with the issue.

Presenting videos of “then and now,” Yulsman showed how media reporting could completely influence the community into thinking nothing is wrong with the cli-

mate. His biggest emphasis when it comes to journalism was to not “cherry pick” information to present a one-sided point of the climate issue.

He discussed the way in which global issues like climate change are portrayed, using the example of the melting of artic ice over a period of thirty years, stating that global warming and climate change are not issues being fully presented with correct data the public can understand.

Another point Yulsman discussed was an example of climate change from 1998 until now, and how saying the Earth has cooled since then is “cherry picking data” because 1998 was peculiarly hot.

His biggest ideas were how multiple news organizations report scientific facts in two different ways. When one news source claims one thing, while another news source reports on the same subject but with

different, more accurate information, it causes debate and controversy.

Mark Grossi, Earth Log columnist for The Fresno Bee, localized the issue with the topic of global climate change in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Grossi, a Fresno State alumni, rounded out the symposium by saying if young journalists don’t take initiative, local news will fade.

Grossi began by emphasizing the importance of journalism and mass communication and how there is a decline in environmental reporting when in reality it is more needed than ever.

He spoke on how his surroundings were detrimental to his health and in dealing with health issues such as pneumonia and bronchitis. These experiences inspired him to get involved with journalism in order to spread the word about not only climate change, but other issues as well.

ASI approves Pete Mehas grant allocations

By Jesse Franz

@JesseOfTheNews Associated Students, Inc. approved nearly $75,000 in grants Wednesday geared toward providing academic departments with equipment that will benefit students as part of its Pete Mehas Memorial Grant initiative.

The grants, which are up to $5,000 each, seek to honor the Pete Mehas, a former Fresno County Office of Education superintendent and board member of the California State University Board of Trustees, who died last year.

At least 27 applications were submitted for the grants which will be used for anything from Macintosh computers to 3-D printers. Of those, 20 were accepted with most of the remaining seven being rejected because they did “not benefit students in classroom learning or academically.”

“We were able to fund all the ones we wanted to fund, and the only ones that were rejected were ones that didn’t fit the specific grant,” said Anthony Farnesi, ASI senator who was recently elected vice president of finance for the 2014-2015 school year.

The idea for the grant began after Mikey Sanchez, ASI senator for the College of Arts and Humanities, requested money from ASI to buy cameras for students in the mass communication and journalism department.

“There were classes that wanted to use audio recorders, cameras, etcetera, and sometimes there aren’t enough for students,” Sanchez said. “For example,

in multimedia production there were people doing their photo projects with cell phones. That’s not going to prepare you as a photographer if you’re not using the correct equipment.”

Instead of offering the grant to just one department, ASI decided to open it up to all departments, Sanchez said.

“We thought this would be a great way to improve the equipment for several departments and modernize it so students aren’t trying to learn with obsolete equipment,” Sanchez said.

Tuesday, the MCJ department, along with the 19 other grant recipients, was officially awarded that funding.

The money for the grants will come out of ASI’s reserve fund which total nearly $1 million as a result of unspent student fees.

While some senators voiced hopes that the Pete Mehas Memorial Grant would be an ongoing program offered by ASI, they also addressed concerns over solvency of the program. They suggested that ASI try to fund the grant in the future through fundraising or donations from academic departments, rather than pulling from the organization’s reserves.

“Although I would love to keep improving the quality of equipment for students, we intended for it to be a onetime grant,” Sanchez said, noting that if the grant was annually taken out of ASI’s reserves, the money would quickly be depleted.

“Hopefully this sparks a conversation among departments about how to raise funds to buy more equipment, because this is more of a small solution to a bigger problem,” he said.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Hypnotism: Fact or Fiction?

Jamie Lynn Spears’ Outdoor Concert Actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears performed her new country singles at Sierra Vista Mall Thursday

Hypnotist and comedian David Hall entertained students on Thursday night

By Matthew Jimenez Collegian Staff

Most people question the validity of hypnotism, and on Thursday night at the Satellite Student Union, Fresno State students had the opportunity to experience the phenomenon for themselves as hypnotist David Hall mesmerized willing participants.

Many audience members seemed skeptical at first, but as the hilarity ensued people found themselves laughing and enjoying the act. One highlight of the night was when Hall told participants to picture everyone in the audience naked.

One man in particular pointed out USU Coordinator Deisy Lemus, who organized the event.

He inadvertently put Lemus on the spot and called her beautiful. Lemus did not expect to be part of the show she organized.

“I felt flattered and famous because I never got that attention before,” Lemus said. “I was really excited, and I actually wanted him to meet me because he thought I was famous.”

As for the event as a whole, Lemus said she enjoyed seeing the audience’s enthusiastic and positive response to the show as friends and fellow students did as Hall told them.

“This act was absolutely amazing,”

Lemus said. “I saw that the crowd loved it, and the outcome was amazing.

“We would like to bring him back for one of his other acts,” Lemus said. “He is also a comedian and a magician.”

In one part of the performance, one of the men on stage was told he was Beyoncé.

He acted the part and stood up in an overthe-top manner as he danced to “Single Ladies” while three other males performed as “Beyoncé” back-up dancers.

Another male was told he was a shark expert and wrestled a blow-up shark to the ground. Hall reached for his hand and as he touched the man, the man immediately fell flat on the floor. When Hall woke him, he picked the shark up, holding it by its fins and danced with it as he gave it a gentle kiss.

One of the women was angry at Hall after he convinced the participants that they were all 5-years old and received two puppies for their fifth birthday. She made upset faces behind his back for giving her a pooping puppy.

Earlier in the show, the same female ran down to the audience and believed one of the men was Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, and sat next to him. Hall lost track of her, but everyone in the audience pointed her out.

Hall said when it comes to performing, he enjoys connecting with the audience.

He enjoys making the audience laugh and

Photo by Julian Paredes • The Collegian

Hypnotist David Hall speaks to the audience and the participants on stage for his next act on Thursday night for a show organized by USU Productions.

smile by giving them a positive experience and a fun time.

“The audience was great, and the participants were great,” Hall said. “After the show, I talked to everyone and it was really nice. Overall it was a pretty good and successful show.”

Hall said that one of the highlights of the night for him was watching one person dance at the end of the show to “Gangnam Style.”

Hall has performed at a variety of

venues. He enjoys performing at college campuses because students are excited for the show. College students bring a youthful, fun energy and provide a really good turnout, he said.

“Hypnosis is a gateway to your subconscious,” Hall said. It’s a natural state of mind that people can achieve, and I kind of facilitate it.

“They hypnotize themselves,” he said, “and I help them get there.”

Photos by Katie Eleneke• The Collegian

You’re Invited

VIDEO GAME REVIEW

‘Diablo III: Reapers of Souls’ makes the grade, adds investment to game Newly released PC game offers some positives from the previous installment

By Sam Desatoff Collegian Staff

Note: As of this writing, “Reaper of Souls” is only available for the PC version of “Diablo III,” not the console versions.

Last year’s launch of “Diablo III” was very much a mixed bag.

While the core action-RPG (role playing game) mechanics were solid and enjoyable, the experience was dragged down by a number of poorly implemented systems.

For the first expansion, developer Blizzard addressed the vast majority of problems that plagued the game, while adding enough new content to keep players busy.

The result is a game that is far more enjoyable and rewarding than it was last year.

Before the official launch of “Reaper of Souls,” Blizzard rolled out a hefty patch aimed squarely at overhauling features most complained about by players.

Loot 2.0 introduced the “Smart Drop” system that tailors item drops to the class you are playing.

This is a large improvement over the old system that would drop items with completely random stats. Now it is far more likely you will obtain upgrades rather than useless gear.

Blizzard has also removed the auction house from the game, stating that the focus should be on slaying monsters, not on paying gold to become stronger.

This, coupled with Loot 2.0, goes a long way in improving the “Diablo III” experience.

“Reaper of Souls” brings new story content in the form of a new act. Act V is longer than the previous four acts and offers plenty of new enemy types, side quests, and inventive boss fights players can tackle on their way to the raised level cap of 70.

Like the “Diablo III” story, don’t expect anything mind-blowing in terms of plot, but the new content is enjoyable nonetheless.

After finishing the campaign, a new game mode called “Adventure Mode” is unlocked. Inside, you can go after bounties across all five acts in exchange for rewards.

Do enough and you can enter Nephalem Rift, a difficult dungeon with extra tough monsters.

The rewards for completing a rift are more substantial than normal dungeons and offer something to do after completing the story.

One of the rewards for completing bounties is blood shards.

The shards can be spent on gear of varying levels of rarity – from magic to legendary - with mystery properties.

It’s a form of gambling, but the payoffs are laughably poor, making the shards hardly worth your time.

A new artisan – the Mystic – joins the Jeweler and Blacksmith.

The Mystic allows you to reroll any stat on an item, which is great for customizing gear to your playstyle.

Singer Jamie Lynn Spears performed with former “The Voice” contestants, The Swon Brothers on Thursday night at Sierra Vista Mall Community Park. Spears is on a nationwide tour promoting her recent country singles.

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She also grants the ability to change the appearance of some armor and weapons, a purely aesthetic trait, but nice to have for the save of variety.

In the months before “Reaper of Souls” launched, Blizzard spent a lot of time advertising the Crusader. The new playable class has elements of “Diablo II’s Paladin,” but is fresh enough to keep from feeling like a rehash.

The Crusader has many areaof-effect skills that make tearing through large groups of enemies

very satisfying.

“Diablo III” is not the same game it was when originally released, and that is completely for the better.

Thanks to Loot 2.0 and the removal of the auction house, gone is the feeling that the endgame is arduous. If you haven’t played the game since its launch, now is the perfect time to return to sanctuary.

Final Score: 9 of 10

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SUDOKU: Fill the 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 sub-grids that compose the grid contain all of the digits from 1 to 9.

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32 Works without a script 36 “This tape will self-destruct in five seconds” fictional spy org.

37 Architect Maya __ 38 Bug 39 24-hr. info source 40 Longing to see 42 Yellowish embellishment 44 “Sent” folder contents: Abbr.

45 Small cut 46 Tizzy 48 Singer Minaj 52 Maintaining shoe gloss, in a way 58 Popular show 59 Friends and neighbors 60 “Lemon Tree” singer Lopez 61 S&P 500 bank

62 NFL stats 63 Easy two-pointer 64 Diner orders, briefly 65 Letter before omega 66 Start of a library conversation 67 Señor’s assent Down 1 Question of choice 2 Words often heard before may and might 3 “You Be __”: 1986 Run-D.M.C. hit 4 They, in Tours 5 “Got it, man” 6 At hand 7 Make socks, e.g.

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57 Diarist Anaïs 61 “Mike & Molly” network

Gilroy’s career marked by Stock room to provide students rising above challenges Gilroy proved his detractors wrong and spent 13 GILROY from Page 1 years in that position before becoming director of bands in 2006. very surprised and happy.”

“I was thrilled to win the job as director of bands “Dr. Gilroy is very deserving of the membership after a national search,” Gilroy said. “It was like startin the ABA,” said Dr. Tony Mowrer, chairman of the ing over because many saw me as only a marching music department at Fresno State and a longband director.” time colleague of Gilroy.

Since Gilroy took over as director “He has had an impact on bands of bands, the music department at worldwide. He has written music for Fresno State has enjoyed much sucall levels of ensemble, from simple music to very complicated,” he said.

Dr. Gilroy is very cess. “[In 2009] our wind orchestra was “He is quite active as a clinician, and deserving of the featured at the California All-State his advice is sought by directors everyMusic Educators Convention,” he where.” membership in the said.

Gilroy began his music career in The Wind Orchestra was also ABA. He has had an 1980 as band director at Moreau High featured at the 2010 Grainger School in Hayward. Soon after, he took impact on bands Wind Festival held in Chicago, Ill.; a job at Fred. C. Beyer High School in 2012 College Band Directors Modesto. worldwide. He has the National Association Western “We won the 1987 Bands of America written music for all Division Convention in Reno, Nev.; AAA Championship,” Gilroy recalled. and the Los Angeles International The band also took the title at the levels of ensemble... Music Festival held in the Disney 1991 Fiesta Bowl National Pageant Concert Hall. Most recently, the of Bands in Phoenix, Ariz., and was wind orchestra took part in the 2014 -- Dr. Tony Mowrer awarded the Sulder Shield from the California All-State Music Educators CHAIRMAN, FRESNO STATE John Phillip Sousa Foundation in Convention.

1992.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT Gilroy emphasized his gratitude Gilroy has been at Fresno State for for his time at Fresno State. the past 21 years, the most recent eight “Today’s wind orchestra is the of which he has served as director of most amazing group I have ever conbands. ducted, and I feel incredibly honored to be their conWhen he first arrived at Fresno State, Gilroy was ductor,” he said. “They are a real joy to work with.” appointed director of the Bulldog Marching Band.

Mowrer says that Gilroy’s success can be attributed “It has been a very long and, at times, rough road,” to his strong work ethic. “[Dr. Gilroy] is unconcerned he said. “When I first started here, there were many with issues of unit load,” Mowrer said. “He is interwho thought of me as only a high school director ested in doing what he can for his students, even if it of bands who was not really ready to lead a college means he works with an overload. He is a highly valmarching band.” ued colleague.”

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accessibility to stock information The students in an assigned space, Williams said things would be easier. need resources “The students needed resources outside of class outside of class to be able to do financial research and study their to do financial stocks and other investments,” Harper said. research and With around 300 student-manstudy their aged programs nationwide, Chen said the idea of stock trading rooms stocks... is becoming a “national trend.”

“Every reputable finance depart-- Dr. Robert Harper ment in the nation has a trading room,” Chen said.

DEAN, CRAIG SCHOOL The successes of SMIF have also OF BUSINESS recently been recognized at the Redefining Investment Strategy Education (RISE) conference, the world’s largest student investment forum.

One of SMIF’s funds finished first in the growth investment style category at the 2014 Redefining Investment Strategy Education Student-Managed Portfolio Competition. Held at the University of Dayton from March 27-29, their portfolio won based on the 2013’s risk-adjusted result of 37.76 percent return and 10.11 percent standard deviation.

“It is not an easy task because we have to not only maximize return, but also minimize risk in order to win the national championship,” Chen said.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL

‘Dogs even series, force Game 3

Photo By Katie Eleneke • The Collegian

Fresno State guard Tyler Johnson awaits a return to the game during his team’s Game 1 loss to Siena in the College Basketball Invitational Finals. The Bulldogs will go for a Game 3 win on Saturday.

By Daniel Leon @DanLeon25

The Fresno State men’s basketball team regained its swagger Wednesday night and evened the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) championship series with an 89-75 victory over the Siena Saints (19-18) in Game 2.

The Bulldogs’ win sets up a winner-take-all scenario for Saturday.

“God is great all the time! Great team effort vs. a really good young team on the road in a great College BBall atmosphere!,” Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry tweeted after the game. “We must keep grinding.”

Still having a bad taste in their mouths from Monday’s loss, the ‘Dogs (21-17) used that as motivation to fuel them in a tough postseason road environment.

They built a 19-point halftime lead, which they were able to sustain in the second to ultimately come away with the W. The Saints, who edged the ‘Dogs in Game 1 (61-57), struggled on their home court particularly in the first half when they gave up 43 points and 76.2 percent shooting. Giving up a double-digit lead early hurt the Saints, as they were not able to make a comeback. They got as close as 13 at one point but weren’t able to cut deeper into the Fresno State lead.

Terry said after Monday’s Game 1 loss that the ‘Dogs needed to regain their competitiveness and establish dominance in the paint in order to have a chance to be successful. The Bulldogs took their coach’s word to heart, outrebounded the Saints 28-18 and rejected seven shots. Six of the blocks came from junior Alex Davis.

Senior Allen Huddleston led the team, and he was just one of five Bulldogs in double figures. Huddleston

shot perfect from the field (6 of 6) en route to a gamehigh 20 points. Tyler Johnson tallied 19, Paul Watson 14; Cezar Guerrero 13; and Marvelle Harris 11.

Siena forward Brett Bisping posted 20 points in the loss, and Marquis Wright contributed 14. Saints’ leading scored Rob Poole (14.7 points per game) only had seven points and fouled out.

The Bulldogs have come out on top in 13 of their last 17 contests. When the ‘Dogs and Saints take the court Saturday, they will be two of six teams still competing in postseason tournaments. The other four are part of the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four (Kentucky, Connecticut, Wisconsin and Florida).

Fresno State and Siena will clash in Game 3 Saturday morning in Albany, N.Y., with the winner of the matchup being crowned CBI Tournament champion. The Saturday championship game is set for 8:30 a.m. PDT and will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014

SOFTBALL

‘Dogs travel to New Mexico Fresno State is back on the road after sweeping Utah State at home

Photo By Katie Eleneke • The Collegian

Fresno State first baseman Stesha Brazil completes an out in Game 3 of the weekend set against the Utah State Aggies last Sunday.

By Christopher Livingston @senorlivingston

Although the Fresno State softball team wanted to avenge its loss to the Pacific Tigers, its opportunity was washed out on Wednesday.

Inclement weather canceled the midweek interconference match, forcing the Bulldogs to wait two more days to get back on the diamond.

“We were bummed,” said head coach Trisha Ford. “We would have liked to have gone to Stockton and get some payback, but, unfortunately, we were not able to. It rained the whole time. We tried to get the series moved here, but there were class-conflict issues with Pacific that did not enable us.”

Instead, the Bulldogs return to Mountain West play tonight when they visit the New Mexico Lobos in Albuquerque, N.M. And they hit the road with a lot of momentum.

Looking back against Utah State Fresno State swept Utah State last weekend and got shutouts in the first two of the 3-game set.

“We had a very balanced attack,” Ford said. “It wasn’t just one person who came out. We had people from the top to the bottom of our lineup contribute. We did a much better job of executing in hitters’ counts and putting the ball on the ground versus pop-ups.”

Fresno State first baseman Stesha Brazil led the offensive explosion against the Aggies. She had a .625 batting average, a .875 slugging percentage and .727 on-base percentage over the weekend.

“It’s very difficult to beat [the Aggies] three times in a row,” Brazil said, “especially when you have faced them back-to-back. They know all of your flaws, and you know all of theirs.

“I was definitely trying to be more patient. One of the things we had worked on the week prior to [the Utah State series] was pitch selection.”

The Bulldogs’ baserunning was another strength, as they were perfect in stolen bases (9-9). Brazil and Brenna Moss tallied three steals apiece.

“First and foremost, we need to get people on – and the right people – in order for us to execute that game plan,” Ford said. “We did quite a few hit-and-runs that don’t go in the books as stolen bases, but helped us offensively to get some bigger holes on the field that help raise the batting averages.”

“I love stolen bases, because every time she gives me a sign, it’s like a race to me,” Brazil said. “It gets me into scoring position, and I know one of my teammates is going to hit me in.”

who was an assistant coach at Ohio State for four seasons.

The Lobos finished the 2013 campaign with a record of 21-35 (3-15 Mountain West). All time, the Bulldogs have a 29-5 advantage over New Mexico.

Naomi Tellez leads the Lobos in different hitting categories. She is hitting .383 with a .617 slugging percentage and .463 on-base percentage this season. She has a team-high eight doubles, 25 RBIs and is second on the team in home runs (four).

Against Mountain West opponents, Tellez’s batting average and slugging percentage increases (.529 and .824, respectively) and has hit one of four Lobo home runs against conference foes.

The Lobos’ weakness has been their pitching. They have a league-worst 7.08 ERA, with Lauren Soles posting a team-high 5.44 and best win-loss record (3-4). “[Soles] has now stepped up into the starting position,” Ford said. “She’s been their Friday-night starter, has come in in relief on Saturdays and has been the Sunday starter, as well.

“The biggest thing is for us to be patient this weekend.

They have a lot of walks as a staff. For us to not help the pitchers out would be important – stay aggressive and wait for that pitch to come over the plate.”

Scouting the Lobos New Mexico (10-23, 1-5 Mountain West) enters the contest having lost three games in a row after being swept by the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Lobos are led by Erica Beach,

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