Aztecs Edge Out Spartans in a Nail-Biter at Provident Credit Union Event Center
In a closely contested matchup, the San Diego State Aztecs, ranked 19th, emerged victorious over the San Jose State Spartans with a final score of 81-78. The Aztecs now hold an impressive record while the Spartans' efforts left them short despite a valiant fight. The game unfolded at the Provident Credit Union Event Center where fans witnessed an intense battle that included 14 times tied and 15 lead changes.
The Aztecs showcased their offensive capabilities by sinking 27 field goals out of 57 attempts, resulting in a solid 47 percent shooting from the floor. Their prowess from beyond the arc was notable as well, with six three-pointers made out of an attempted 18, culminating in a three-point shooting percentage of 33 percent. Inside scoring was also key for the Aztecs as they accumulated an impressive total of 38 points in the paint.
Defensively, San Diego State made their presence felt by recording four blocks and equaling that number in steals. They dominated on both ends of the court with tenacious rebounding, grabbing a total of 37 boards—21 defensive and an additional offensive haul of eleven rebounds which contributed to their second-chance points tally standing at eighteen.
Free throws were another area where San Diego State capitalized; they visited the line twenty-nine times and successfully converted seventy-two percent of those opportunities into points. This free throw accuracy played its part in sealing their win against a tough opponent.
The Spartans put up formidable numbers themselves but fell just short. They managed to hit fifty-two percent from two-point range and matched their opponents' thirty-three percent from downtown. Their free throw performance was nearly flawless at ninety-two percent but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit created by turnovers; they gave up ten compared to eight by SDSU.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next challenge for San Diego State Aztecs will be against New Mexico Lobos on January thirteenth at eleven AM Pacific Time at The Pit located in Albuquerque, NM with zip code -87106-. This game will be broadcast nationally on CBS ensuring supporters won't miss any action as SDSU looks to continue its winning ways on foreign hardwoods.