Fresno State's comeback against Hawaii was a prime example of how the team can play when it's focused, energetic and hitting shots.
"That is the game we need to play: opportunistic running team if it's there, if not, take it out and play inside-out," coach Steve Cleveland said. "I really believe that 20 minutes is really going to help us."
They shot 29% and didn't guard perimeter shooters in the first 20 minutes. Hawaii shot 51.7% from the field, hit 7 of 10 3-pointers and led by 20 points at halftime.
Cleveland said he told his team to play in 4-minute intervals and gradually rally.
"They showed some resolve," he said.
The Bulldogs slashed the deficit to five, but fell short 62-52 for their fourth straight defeat.