Clash at Provident Credit Union Event Center: San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos
As the San Jose State Spartans prepare to host the New Mexico Lobos at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting matchup. The Spartans have been showing a mix of resilience and room for improvement in their recent games, which sets an intriguing stage for their next challenge.
In their last game on February 15 against UNLV's Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, SJSU emerged victorious with a score of 75-66. Their performance was marked by solid shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 40 percent of their three-point attempts. With an impressive total rebound count of 41 and points in the paint tallying up to 30, it's clear that SJSU can dominate both inside and outside when they find their rhythm.
However, consistency is key for SJSU as they had previously encountered a close call against Utah State's Aggies on February 12. Despite playing on home turf, they only narrowly edged out a win with a scoreline of 69-64. The game showcased their ability to maintain composure under pressure as they fought through ten ties and fourteen lead changes before securing victory.
The upcoming game against UNM should not be taken lightly; despite any perceived advantages that may come from playing at home or having momentum from recent victories. The Lobos will enter this contest eager to disrupt SJSU’s flow and capitalize on any Spartan turnovers – an area where SJSU has shown vulnerability.
Spartan fans should look forward to seeing if their team can continue improving its assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at just above one in both previous games mentioned. This could be pivotal in determining whether or not they can maintain control against UNM’s aggressive play style.
The defense will also need to step up once again as it did when facing Fresno State Bulldogs back on February 8th; despite falling short with a final score of 62-70. In that encounter, defensive rebounds were hard-fought but ultimately insufficient against Fresno State’s efficient scoring.
For those who bleed blue and gold, there is reason for optimism heading into this clash with UNM – especially considering how well-rounded performances have led them past tough opponents recently. But make no mistake: every possession will count if they are going to add another win to their record.
Mark your calendars for Saturday night basketball excitement! The face-off between San Jose State Spartans and New Mexico Lobos is scheduled for February 18th at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose; tip-off is set for 7:30 PM local time (10:30 PM ET). Fans won’t want to miss this action-packed game broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one.