Fresno State MBB routs Air Force as baseball, softball teams fall

Bulldogs basketball cruises to victory while baseball and softball teams suffer defeats

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Fresno State Athletics had a busy Valentine's Day, with the men's basketball team routing Air Force 93-63 while the baseball and softball teams suffered losses. The baseball team fell to Utah 5-4 despite a late rally, and the softball team was swept by No. 24 Washington.

Why it matters

Fresno State's athletic programs are closely followed by the local community, and these results will impact the teams' standings and momentum as they continue their seasons.

The details

In baseball, Clovis West HS grad Tyler Patrick made his debut in the weekend rotation for Fresno State, but was tagged for four runs in the 2nd inning. The Diamond 'Dogs nearly rallied back but fell short 5-4. In softball, Fresno State was swept by No. 24 Washington. On the hardwood, the Fresno State men's basketball team cruised to a 93-63 victory over Air Force, led by 18 points from DeShawn Gory.

  • The baseball series against Utah continues on Sunday at 2:05 p.m.
  • The Fresno State men's basketball team will play at Wyoming on Tuesday.

The players

Tyler Patrick

A sophomore right-hander who made his debut in the weekend rotation for the Fresno State baseball team.

Marcus Nolen

A freshman who had an RBI hit for the Fresno State baseball team.

Austin Young

A graduate transfer who had an RBI hit for the Fresno State baseball team.

Ryan Maddox

A Clovis North grad who pitched the final inning for Washington in their win over Fresno State softball.

DeShawn Gory

Led the Fresno State men's basketball team with 18 points in their 93-63 win over Air Force.

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What they’re saying

“D.J. Douglas (knee) will miss the rest of the year, and Jake Heidbreder (back spasms) is doubtful to play Tuesday at Wyoming.”

— Vance Walberg, Head coach (kmph.com)

What’s next

The Fresno State baseball team will look to even the series against Utah on Sunday, while the men's basketball team will travel to face Wyoming on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Fresno State's athletic programs had a mixed bag of results on Valentine's Day, with the men's basketball team cruising to victory while the baseball and softball teams suffered defeats. The injuries to key players on the basketball team will be something to monitor going forward.