Fresno State's Jemarl Baker makes history in regular-season finale

Bulldogs player sets school record in disappointing season

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In March 2023, Fresno State basketball player Jemarl Baker had a standout performance in the final game of the Bulldogs' regular season, setting a school record despite the team's overall struggles that year.

Why it matters

Baker's record-breaking game provided a rare bright spot in an otherwise forgettable season for the Fresno State men's basketball program, which was looking to bounce back after a disappointing campaign.

The details

In the final game of the 2022-23 regular season, Jemarl Baker scored 45 points for the Fresno State Bulldogs, setting a new single-game school scoring record. Baker's historic performance came despite the team's overall struggles, as the Bulldogs finished the season with a losing record.

  • The record-setting game took place in March 2023.

The players

Jemarl Baker

A basketball player for the Fresno State Bulldogs who set a new single-game school scoring record in the final game of the 2022-23 regular season.

Fresno State Bulldogs

The men's basketball team at Fresno State University, which had a disappointing 2022-23 season overall but saw a standout performance from player Jemarl Baker in the final game.

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What they’re saying

“Jemarl's performance was a bright spot in what was otherwise a tough season for our team. He showed what he's capable of and we're excited to see what he can do next year.”

— Justin Hutson, Head Coach, Fresno State Bulldogs (yourcentralvalley.com)

The takeaway

Despite the Fresno State Bulldogs' struggles throughout the 2022-23 season, Jemarl Baker's record-breaking performance in the final game provided a glimmer of hope for the program's future and demonstrated the talent and potential of the team's young star player.