Did San Jose State Spartans' Defensive Wall Halt Air Force Falcons' Flight?

First Half

The San Jose State Spartans and the Air Force Falcons clashed in a tightly contested game at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. The Spartans, with a record of 1-0, faced off against the Falcons, who stood at 0-1. In the first half, both teams displayed strong defensive efforts. The Spartans managed to secure a lead with 27 points compared to the Falcons' 21 points. Key contributions came from Pasha Goodarzi and Ben Roseborough, whose combined efforts helped maintain an edge over their opponents.

Second Half

As the second half unfolded, San Jose continued to build on their momentum. They scored an impressive 43 points in this period alone. Douglas Langford's defensive prowess was evident as he recorded three blocks that stifled several Falcon attempts near the basket. The Spartans capitalized on turnovers by scoring crucial fast-break points that widened their lead.

Meanwhile, despite a valiant effort from Air Force's offense led by efficient shooting beyond the arc with eight three-pointers made at a rate of 36 percent, they struggled to close the gap created by turnovers and missed opportunities inside.

Final Outcome

Ultimately, it was San Jose State's ability to convert turnovers into points that sealed their victory with a final scoreline of 70-62 over Air Force. This win marks another step forward for them as they prepare for future challenges.

The next game for San Jose is scheduled against UNLV Runnin' Rebels on January 17th at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose; fans can catch all action live via MW Network Internet broadcast.

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