Lady 'Dogs Headed to Big Dance

For the first time in school history the Fresno State women's basketball team will be going to the NCAA tournament after beating New Mexico State 72-56 in the championship game of the WAC tournament on Saturday.

"We had a wonderful time in Las Cruces and obviously I am very proud of our team right now," Fresno State coach Adrian Wiggins said. "Tonight we were able to get some shots that were makeable and rebound very well."

The Bulldogs had three players in double figures led by Jaleesa Ross' 20 points, Tierre Wilson's 17 and Bailey Amundsen 11. The Dogs out rebounded New Mexico State 49-29 and shot 43 percent from the field.

Erica Henry had a game-high 13 rebounds while Hayley Munro had 11. The Dogs trailed 17-10 with 6:20 left in the first half but then outscored the Aggies 18-5 over the final minutes of the first period to lead 28-23 at the break.

In the second half the Bulldogs led by as many as 22 points.