San Jose State Spartans Outlast Long Beach State Beach in Overtime Duel

The San Jose State Spartans improved their record to 1-0 with a hard-fought victory over the Long Beach State Beach, who fell to 0-1. The final score was 89-83, showcasing the competitive nature of the game that unfolded at the Provident Credit Union Event Center.

First Half

The first half saw both teams locked in a tight battle, each scoring 39 points. The Spartans displayed impressive shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 56 percent. Douglas Langford made his presence felt early on, contributing significantly to San Jose's offensive efforts. Meanwhile, Long Beach matched them point for point, relying heavily on their inside game and scoring an impressive 48 points in the paint throughout the match.

Second Half

As the second half commenced, neither team could establish dominance as they mirrored each other's performance by adding another 38 points apiece to their totals. The Spartans' defense stepped up during crucial moments with Adrian Myers leading with key blocks that kept them within reach of victory. On offense, Colby Garland's precision from beyond the arc proved vital as he maintained an effective three-point shooting percentage.

Overtime

In overtime, it was San Jose who seized control by outscoring Long Beach State by six points (12-6). This period highlighted Jermaine Washington's clutch performance as he orchestrated plays and distributed assists effectively under pressure. Despite Long Beach's relentless pursuit and efficient free throw shooting at 86 percent overall during regulation time, they couldn't overcome San Jose’s late surge.

The San Jose State Spartans vs Long Beach State Beach final score reflected a thrilling encounter where both teams showcased resilience and skill across all quarters and into overtime.

Looking ahead for post-game thoughts San Jose State Spartans fans can anticipate another exciting matchup when they host Stanford Cardinal on December 13th at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on CBS Sports Network.

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