Can the Spartans Bounce Back After a Tough Encounter with Ranked Lobos?
In a recent conference game, the San Jose State Spartans faced off against the New Mexico Lobos at Provident Credit Union Event Center. The final scoreboard read 95-75 in favor of the visitors, leaving the Spartans without a rank and with an unenviable record. The Lobos, ranked 25th nationally, improved their standing with this victory.
The San Jose State Spartans displayed commendable effort throughout the game. Despite trailing at halftime with 32 points to the Lobos' 43, they managed to put up an additional 43 points in the second half. However, it was not enough to overcome their opponents' offensive surge of 52 points after intermission. The home team's shooting was respectable; they achieved a field goal percentage of 48 and were particularly effective from two-point range where they shot an impressive 56 percent.
Defensively, the Spartans outperformed their rivals in blocks by securing nine compared to five from the Lobos. Yet this defensive solidity did not translate into turnovers as effectively as it might have; while they only stole possession three times during play, New Mexico capitalized on turnovers better by scoring 25 points off them.
On offense for San Jose State University (SJSU), assists were distributed generously among teammates totaling nineteen for the game – showcasing good ball movement and teamwork despite falling short on fast break opportunities with just three fast break points scored. Their accuracy from beyond the arc was moderate at best with ten three-pointers made out of twenty-seven attempts which translates into a thirty-seven percent success rate.
The visiting New Mexico Lobos demonstrated why they are one of top-ranked teams in college basketball by maintaining over fifty percent shooting both from within and beyond two-point range – fifty-three percent for threes specifically – which contributed significantly to their total scoreline. They also showed strength under pressure by making sixty-five percent of free throws attempted.
Looking ahead for SJSU fans eager to support their team: The next challenge facing San Jose State will be against UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Provident Credit Union Event Center located in San Jose, CA (zip code:95112). This upcoming match is scheduled for January 27th at 6:00 PM Pacific Time and will be broadcasted nationally on Fox Sports 1 (channel number:219). Fans can look forward to another opportunity for SJSU to showcase their skills on court as part of this season's exciting college basketball lineup.