San Jose State University turns 15 points off turnovers into separation against Boise State University at Thomas and Mack Center

San Jose State University moved to 84-74 on the night against Boise State University in a Mountain West tournament game at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, while the Broncos exited with the 74-84 result. San Jose State Spartans vs Boise State Broncos recap centered on San Jose’s 49 percent field goal rate against Boise State’s 38 percent mark in a matchup that featured 4 ties and 3 lead changes.

First half

San Jose opened with 41 first-half points while Boise State answered with 39 before the break. San Jose leaned on a 57 percent effective field goal rate and 32 points in the paint, and the Spartans also created 15 points off turnovers as the Broncos committed 12 turnovers. Jermaine Washington’s 18 points and 6 assists from the prior game form carried into the backcourt role, and Colby Garland’s 22 points and 3 steals from the prior game form reflected the pressure that showed up in San Jose’s 8 steals.

Second half

San Jose added 43 second-half points while Boise State scored 35 after halftime, and the Spartans built a biggest lead of 16. San Jose’s shot profile held with 9 made three-point field goals on 36 percent three-point shooting, and the Spartans limited empty trips with 6 total turnovers and a 1.67 assist-to-turnover ratio. Boise State stayed attached at the line with 25 made free throws on 83 percent free throw shooting, and the Broncos also produced 19 second-chance points off 13 offensive rebounds as part of a 41-32 rebounding edge.

Game flow notes

San Jose’s defensive activity showed in 5 blocks and 8 steals, while Boise State finished with 4 steals and did not record a block. Adrian Myers’ 14 points and 10 rebounds from the prior game form matched San Jose’s 14 second-chance points and 8 offensive rebounds in the box score. Sadraque NgaNga’s prior game line of 14 points and 2 blocks aligned with the Spartans’ interior resistance, and the Broncos’ 22 percent three-point shooting kept their 34 points in the paint from flipping the game late.

What it means and what is next

The San Jose State Spartans vs Boise State Broncos result analysis starts with San Jose generating 10 assists and turning giveaways into a 15-4 points-off-turnovers gap. The San Jose State Spartans vs Boise State Broncos scoreline review also tracks San Jose going 15-for-24 at the foul line for 62 percent while Boise State went 25-for-30, and the Broncos still faced a 46.2 efficiency game score compared to San Jose’s 67.1. The post-game thoughts San Jose State Spartans discussion begins with San Jose holding Boise State to 5 made three-point field goals and closing the night with 84 total points.

San Jose is on the schedule again at 7:30 PM EDT on 3/12/2026 against the the New Mexico Lobos at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, with CBS Sports Network carrying the broadcast. Keep it locked for more game recap coverage and conference tournament updates, and share this article with other San Jose fans.