Provident Credit Union Event Center Sets the Stage for San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos
As the San Jose State Spartans gear up to host the New Mexico Lobos at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Spartans have shown a promising trend in their past performances, securing victories in two out of three games, with an impressive win against the Broncos where they scored 81 points and demonstrated a strong offensive presence by maintaining a 50 percent field goal rate and an exceptional 84 percent free throw accuracy.
The Spartans' ability to capitalize on turnovers has been notable; they scored 23 points off turnovers against the Broncos. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 3.0 in that game, indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork. However, despite these strengths, there was a slight dip when facing the Grizzlies where they fell short by scoring only 75 points with a lower field goal percentage of approximately 45 percent.
Rebounding has been consistent for the Spartans; although they were outrebounded by both opponents in terms of total rebounds (29 against Broncos and 24 against Grizzlies), they managed to secure wins through strategic plays and effective shooting from both inside and outside the arc.
Defensively, steals have played a crucial role for San Jose State; with nine steals against Privateers contributing significantly to their victory margin. This defensive pressure will be essential as they face off against New Mexico Lobos.
Fans can expect another thrilling game as both teams battle it out on January 25th at Provident Credit Union Event Center. With home-court advantage on their side, it's anticipated that San Jose State will leverage its recent success into another victory before its supportive crowd. The match is scheduled for early morning viewing pleasure and will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel 221 for those who wish to follow along live from home or elsewhere.