By MIKE HABURA FRESNO, CA – Following Fresno State’s 69-66 season opening victory over Pepperdine, head coach Rodney Terry said, “We can be the best defensive team in our league.” The ‘Dogs took a big step towards that Friday night, forcing 18 turnovers and compiling eight blocks and 15 steals, six of which came in the final four minutes. Fresno State went in to the … [Read more...] about Gritty defense pushes Fresno State past Pepperdine in late comeback victory