Can the San Jose State Spartans Maintain Their Home Court Dominance?
The San Jose State Spartans emerged victorious against the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 73-66. The game, which took place at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, saw both teams locked in a tight contest, with the score tied eight times and lead changing hands on nine occasions. The Spartans' record now stands evened out following this game.
The home team displayed remarkable efficiency in shooting throughout the game. The Spartans converted an impressive 71 percent of their two-point attempts and shot 64 percent from the field overall. Their prowess from beyond the arc was also notable as they hit 38 percent of their three-point shots. Free throws were another area where they excelled, making 77 percent of their attempts.
Defensively, San Jose State made its presence felt by accumulating six steals and blocking two shots over the course of play. They capitalized on turnovers effectively, scoring 16 points off turnovers compared to just five by the Falcons. Additionally, fast break opportunities were seized upon by the Spartans who tallied nine fast break points.
On an individual level, contributions across the board helped secure this win for San Jose State. With a total rebound count at 19 and assists totaling at 14, it was clear that teamwork played a pivotal role in their performance against Air Force's defense which managed to gather more rebounds with a total of 28 but fell short in other areas.
The Falcons put up a resilient fight despite falling short on several statistical fronts compared to their hosts. They shot at a rate of 44 percent from field goal range and achieved a free throw percentage close to that of San Jose State's at approximately 69 percent accuracy. From beyond three-point range, they managed to net eight out of twenty-two attempts resulting in an approximate success rate of about one-third (36 percent). However, personal fouls proved costly for them as they committed nineteen fouls over four quarters.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team once again: The next challenge for San Jose State will be hosting Wyoming Cowboys at Provident Credit Union Event Center located in San Jose on February seventeenth at seven o'clock PM Pacific Time; fans can catch this matchup live on NBCS-BA channel six hundred ninety-six.