San Jose State Spartans Secure Victory at Event Center Arena Against Alabama State Hornets
The San Jose State Spartans emerged victorious with a 70-57 win over the Alabama State Hornets. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Hornets fall to 0-1.
In a game that saw the San Jose State Spartans take control early on, fans at the Event Center Arena were treated to a display of basketball efficiency and defensive solidity. The Spartans started strong, ending the first half with a lead of 36 points against the Hornets' 33. They maintained their momentum into the second half, adding another 34 points to secure their win.
The Spartans showcased their offensive capabilities by shooting an impressive 49 percent from the field and converting more than half of their two-point attempts. Their prowess in scoring was complemented by a robust defense that racked up eight blocks and three steals throughout the game. This defensive effort limited the Hornets to just a 34 percent field goal percentage and only five three-pointers made out of seventeen attempts.
San Jose State's players also dominated in rebounding, grabbing a total of 36 rebounds compared to Alabama State's 23. This included twelve offensive boards which contributed significantly to their twelve second-chance points. Furthermore, they capitalized on fast breaks, scoring eleven fast break points.
On offense, assists played a key role in facilitating scoring opportunities for San Jose State as they recorded twelve assists over Alabama State's ten. However, turnovers were an area where both teams had room for improvement; San Jose committed thirteen turnovers while forcing only five from Alabama State.
Despite committing fifteen personal fouls which led to two foulouts for San Jose players compared to twenty personal fouls by Alabama state resulting in no foulouts for them; it was not enough for Alabama state as they could not capitalize on free throws making ten out of thirteen attempted ones while San jose made thirteen out of twenty-six attempted ones
Alabama state did show resilience despite being down; they managed eighteen points in paint but were overshadowed by San jose who scored thirty-four points inside paint
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as The San Jose State Spartans are set to face Hofstra Pride at Provident Credit Union Event Center on November 17th at 7:00 PM local time (PST). This upcoming game will be available for viewing via MW Network online broadcasts.