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San Jose State Spartans Stumble as Nevada Wolf Pack Roar to Victory in Reno

The San Jose State Spartans faced off against the Nevada Wolf Pack at the Lawlor Events Center, resulting in a 87-54 outcome. The Spartans now hold a record of 0-1, while the Wolf Pack stands at 1-0.


Jan 3, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; San Jose State Spartans guard Alvaro Cardenas (13) works the back court during the first half against the Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The opening half saw the San Jose team struggle to find their rhythm. Despite their efforts, they managed only 26 points. Jermaine Washington led with a commendable performance, contributing significantly to his team's score. However, the Spartans' shooting accuracy was hampered by Nevada's robust defense.


On the other side of the court, Nevada capitalized on their opportunities with precision. Their effective field goal percentage stood at an impressive 61 percent by halftime. The Wolf Pack's offensive strategy allowed them to secure a comfortable lead of 39 points.


Second Half


As play resumed, San Jose attempted to close the gap but faced challenges in maintaining possession and converting shots into points. Pasha Goodarzi showed resilience with his defensive rebounds and assists but couldn't turn around his team's fortunes single-handedly.


Nevada continued their dominant display throughout this period as well. They extended their lead further by adding another 48 points to their tally thanks largely to efficient teamwork and strategic plays that left little room for error.


Despite some bright moments from individual players like Douglas Langford who contributed defensively for San Jose State Spartans post-match stats indicate areas needing improvement before future games against formidable opponents such as Wyoming Cowboys await them next week on January 24th at Arena-Auditorium Laramie WY broadcasted live via MW Network Internet channel fans can tune-in support!


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