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San Jose State Spartans Outpaced by Broncos' Stampede at ExtraMile Arena

First Half


The San Jose State Spartans faced a challenging matchup against the Boise State Broncos, ending with a 69-84 loss. This result brought the Spartans' record to 0-1, while the Broncos improved to 1-0. The first half saw San Jose scoring 31 points, with Adrian Myers leading the charge by contributing significantly to their offensive efforts. Despite their attempts, they trailed behind as Boise State managed to secure a lead of 36 points by halftime.


Feb 14, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Jose State Spartans forward Sage Tolbert III (23) and guard Omari Moore (10) try and haul in a loose ball against the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Second Half


In the second half, San Jose attempted to close the gap but was met with resistance from Boise's strong defense and efficient scoring. The Spartans added another 38 points in this period but struggled against Boise's relentless offense that tallied up an additional 48 points. Colby Garland stood out for San Jose with his impressive playmaking skills and contribution of assists.


Game-Changing Moments


One of the game-changing plays in this matchup was when Boise executed a series of fast breaks that widened their lead significantly. The Broncos capitalized on turnovers and maintained pressure throughout both halves, which proved pivotal in securing their victory over San Jose.


Despite some bright spots like Japhet Moupadele's field goal efficiency and Sadraque NgaNga's defensive rebounds, what went wrong for San Jose State Spartans was primarily their inability to contain Boise’s high shooting percentage from both two-point range (68 percent) and beyond the arc (38 percent).


As fans reflect on this game through various reactions including those captured in "San Jose State Spartans final whistle reaction," attention now turns towards analyzing "San Jose State Spartans post-match stats" for insights into areas needing improvement.


Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game where San Jose will face Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs on February 24th at 9:00 PM EST. Tune into MW Network via Internet broadcast for live coverage.


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