San Jose State's Valiant Effort Falls Short Against Ranked San Diego State at Viejas Arena
The San Jose State Spartans faced a tough challenge against the 20th-ranked San Diego State Aztecs, culminating in a hard-fought contest that ended with the Spartans on the lower end of a 64-72 scoreline. The game, which took place at Viejas Arena in San Diego, saw both teams display competitive spirit and skill. The Spartans entered the match without a rank and left with an overall record of 0-1, while the Aztecs improved to 1-0.
The first half set the tone for what was to be an intense battle, with the Spartans trailing by seven points as they posted 22 points against the Aztecs' 29. In an impressive second-half performance, they managed to rack up an additional 42 points but it wasn't enough to overcome their opponents who extended their lead by scoring another 43 points.
Throughout the game, San Jose State showed resilience and tactical execution. They were particularly effective inside, scoring 30 points in paint compared to their opponents' equal tally. Their shooting from two-point range was efficient at a rate of fifty-six percent from thirty-two attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc with only nine out of twenty-nine three-point shots finding their mark – translating into thirty-one percent shooting from deep.
Defensively, San Jose State managed five blocks and three steals but committed twenty personal fouls over the course of play. They also turned over possession ten times yet capitalized on turnovers by adding eighteen points off them. Rebounding was another area where they showed effort; pulling down thirty-one boards including seven offensive rebounds which contributed to eight second-chance points.
On offense, assists were distributed evenly among players resulting in ten for the game – showcasing teamwork despite falling short on this occasion. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at just above one (1.11), indicating room for improvement in ball handling and decision-making under pressure.
The Aztecs demonstrated why they are one of the top teams with solid performances across various aspects of play including five steals and eighteen assists which underscored their collaborative approach on offense leading them to victory.
As fans look ahead after this tough encounter against ranked opposition, attention turns toward future matchups where lessons learned can be applied for better outcomes.
Looking forward to their next challenge away from home turf; The San Jose State Spartans will face off against UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center located in Las Vegas on March 2nd at 7:00 PM Pacific Time Zone (PT). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into CBS Sports Network for live coverage as these two teams go head-to-head once again.