FRESNO, Calif. (Interstat) — Jake Heidbreder scored a game-high 33 points to propel Fresno State to an 85-76 victory over New Orleans in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at Save Mart Center. The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 while the Privateers fell to 3-3.

Fresno State led 41-37 at halftime and maintained its advantage after the break. Jakevion Buckley led New Orleans with 25 points. The Bulldogs were more efficient from the free-throw line, making 22 of 28 attempts, while the Privateers struggled, converting 20 of 31. Attendance was announced at 3,874.