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San Jose State Spartans Clashed with Radford Highlanders at Ocean Center

In a competitive matchup at the Ocean Center, the San Jose State Spartans fell to the Radford Highlanders with a final score of 67-57. The Spartans now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Highlanders mark another victory.


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The game was closely contested in terms of scoring, as both teams fought hard on the court. The home team, San Jose State Spartans, managed to put up 28 points in the first half and added another 29 in the second. However, it wasn't enough to overcome their opponents who scored 26 points initially and surged ahead with 41 points after halftime.


The Spartans showed determination throughout the game but struggled with accuracy from both inside and outside the arc. They made only 12 out of 32 two-point attempts (38 percent) and hit eight three-pointers from a total of 24 attempts (33 percent). Their field goal percentage stood at just under 36 percent for the game. On a positive note, they were proficient from the free-throw line making nine out of eleven shots which translates to an impressive accuracy rate of approximately 82 percent.


Rebounding was also a critical aspect where San Jose State showed effort by collecting a total of 35 rebounds – ten offensive and twenty-one defensive – but still fell short compared to Radford's total rebound count of forty. Additionally, despite recording more blocks than their opponents (three compared to two), turnovers proved costly for them as they gave up possession twelve times.


On defense, steals were almost even between both teams; however, personal fouls were slightly higher for San Jose State who committed thirteen fouls over Radford's twelve.


For fans following individual performances within The Spartan ranks: assists totaled ten for San Jose State against twelve by Radford; fast break points were tied at two each; second-chance points saw San Jose trailing with seven against sixteen by their opponents; and when it came down to capitalizing on turnovers, The Spartans managed seven points off turnovers versus thirteen by Radford.


As for The Highlanders' performance metrics: they shot approximately forty-three percent on two-point field goals and thirty-eight percent from beyond three-point range. Their overall field goal percentage was around forty-two percent during this encounter. They excelled particularly in free throws where they achieved nearly eighty-eight percent success rate making seven out of eight attempted shots.


The next broadcast featuring The San Jose State Spartans will provide fans another opportunity to support their team as they continue through this season's challenges.

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