San Jose State Spartans' Bench Sparks but New Mexico Lobos Prevail in San Jose Showdown

The San Jose State Spartans faced off against the New Mexico Lobos in a tightly contested game at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. The final score was 90-80, with the Lobos emerging victorious. This result moved the Spartans to a record of 0-1, while the Lobos improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling fiercely, with neither side able to establish a significant lead. The Spartans managed to put up 35 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities through effective field goal shooting at 47 percent. Jermaine Washington led the charge for San Jose with his scoring prowess and efficient playmaking.

Second Half

As the second half unfolded, it became evident that bench contributions would be crucial for both teams. The Spartans' bench players stepped up significantly, contributing 31 points overall. However, despite their efforts and an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 34 percent from players like Pasha Goodarzi and Colby Garland, they couldn't overcome New Mexico's relentless offense.

Key Moments

A pivotal moment came when Douglas Langford made a crucial two-pointer that brought San Jose within striking distance early in the second half. Yet, it was not enough as New Mexico's Uriah Tenette orchestrated plays effectively for his team with an assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly three-to-one.

In this San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos match summary, it's clear that while individual performances shone on both sides—such as Melvin Bell Jr.'s defensive rebounds—the collective effort from New Mexico ultimately secured their win.

Looking ahead for fans eager for more action: The next game featuring San Jose will take place against Colorado State Rams on February 7th at Moby Arena in Fort Collins at 9:00 PM EST. Tune into MW Network online to catch all live coverage!

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