San Jose State Spartans Secure Victory at Provident Credit Union Event Center Against UC Irvine Anteaters
In a competitive matchup at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, the San Jose State Spartans emerged victorious over the UC Irvine Anteaters with a final score of 72-64. The Spartans now hold an impressive record, while the Anteaters' record reflects their defeat.
The game was a showcase of skill and determination from both teams. The San Jose State Spartans displayed remarkable accuracy in their shooting with a field goal percentage of 46 and were particularly effective from the free-throw line, making 19 out of 23 attempts which translates to an impressive 83 percent success rate. Their two-point shots were also noteworthy as they made 16 out of 29 attempts, resulting in a conversion rate of 55 percent.
Defensively, the Spartans managed to block three shots and matched their opponents with seven steals each. They also showed better efficiency in ball distribution by recording 13 assists compared to eleven by the Anteaters. However, both teams struggled equally with turnovers, each giving up possession fifteen times throughout the contest.
The UC Irvine Anteaters had difficulty finding their range from beyond the arc; they only converted two out of twelve three-point attempts leaving them with a lowly three-point percentage of just about seventeen percent. Their field goal percentage stood at approximately forty-two percent as they made twenty-three out of fifty-five attempts.
Rebounding was nearly even between both sides; however, UC Irvine edged ahead slightly with thirty-one rebounds to San Jose State's thirty. Points in paint were dominated by UC Irvine who scored thirty-eight compared to twenty-four by San Jose State.
As for individual performances that stood out during this encounter – although specific players are not mentioned – it is clear that team efforts on both sides contributed significantly to keeping fans on edge until the very end when San Jose State pulled away decisively.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team again, The San Jose State Spartans will next face off against Bethesda Flames at Provident Credit Union Event Center on November ninth at eight PM Pacific Time. This upcoming game can be watched live on NBCS-BA channel six hundred ninety-six where fans can follow all action as it unfolds live from San Jose.