Bulldogs Edge Spartans in a Nail-Biter at Save Mart Center
The Fresno State Bulldogs emerged victorious with an 85-82 win over the San Jose State Spartans, marking a hard-fought battle that saw numerous lead changes and ties throughout the contest. The Bulldogs' record now stands at an unmentioned number of victories and defeats, while the Spartans' tally also remains unspecified.
In what was a true display of offensive firepower, the Bulldogs managed to outscore their opponents by just three points in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The home team's shooting accuracy was on point, with an impressive 55 percent field goal percentage compared to the Spartans' respectable 47 percent. Fresno State's prowess from within the paint was particularly noteworthy as they racked up 40 points, underscoring their ability to dominate close-range play.
The Bulldogs also excelled at converting opportunities from free throws, boasting an 80 percent success rate which contributed significantly to their slender margin of victory. Their defensive efforts were equally commendable; both teams recorded four blocks and four steals each, demonstrating tight defensive plays that kept opposing offenses in check.
Notably efficient was Fresno State's ball handling; they turned over possession only seven times during play while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.14 – a testament to their careful execution and teamwork on court. This contrasted with San Jose State's nine turnovers and lower ratio of 1.67.
San Jose State did not go down without showcasing their own strengths; they were lethal from beyond the arc with a remarkable three-point shooting percentage of 59 – sinking 17 shots from downtown compared to Fresno State's solid but lesser rate of 44 percent for three-pointers made.
As for rebounds, it was another area where both teams fought hard but ultimately saw San Jose outperforming with a total rebound count of 36 against Fresno’s total rebounds tallying up to just under thirty.
Looking ahead after this intense conference game held at Save Mart Center before an audience numbering slightly above three thousand fans, attention now turns towards future matchups. The next challenge for Fresno will be against Utah State Aggies at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum located in Logan on January twenty-fourth starting at two o'clock PM Mountain Time Zone (MT). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into MW Network via internet broadcast networks for live coverage.