San Jose State Spartans Dominate Air Force Falcons, Highlighted by McClendon's 20-Point Game

In a recent face-off at Clune Arena, the San Jose State Spartans emerged victorious over the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 69-62. This win adds to the Spartans' impressive season record, showcasing their dominance on the court. The Falcons, despite a valiant effort and strategic gameplay, could not bridge the gap in points, ending the game with a slightly lower season tally.

Key Moments and Player Highlights

The game was marked by several key performances from both teams. For the San Jose State Spartans, Will McClendon stood out with an impressive 20 points, three assists, two rebounds, and four steals. His performance was pivotal in securing the win for his team. McClendon's shooting accuracy was notable; he achieved a 54 percent field goal percentage and excelled beyond the arc with a 62 percent three-point shooting rate.

Another significant contribution came from Donavan Yap who added 13 points to the scoreboard along with five assists and six rebounds. His ability to facilitate play while also scoring crucial points played an essential role in this game.

On defense, Chol Marial made his presence felt under the basket with nine rebounds and two blocks contributing significantly to preventing scoring opportunities for Air Force.

Air Force Falcons' Efforts

The Air Force Falcons showed resilience throughout the match. Their defensive strategy led to six blocks and six steals but ultimately fell short against Spartan's offensive onslaught. The team managed to keep pace in terms of assists (16) showing their capability in creating scoring opportunities but struggled with shooting efficiency which stood at 41 percent from field goals compared to Spartan's more effective rate of 49 percent.

Looking Ahead

The San Jose State Spartans are set for their next challenge against New Mexico Lobos at Provident Credit Union Event Center on January 14th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on MW Network as both teams vie for supremacy on court without any predictions or assumptions about future outcomes being made here.

This victory over Air Force is sure to boost morale within Spartan ranks as they prepare for upcoming encounters in this season’s lineup. Fans are encouraged to share this recap of what has been an exciting matchup between these conference rivals.