San Jose State Spartans Set to Face New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the San Jose State Spartans prepare to face off against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit in Albuquerque, fans can anticipate a challenging game ahead. The upcoming Women's Basketball match scheduled for February 18th will test the Spartans' resilience and ability to bounce back after recent performances.
The Spartans have had a tough run in their past few games. They faced a significant defeat against the UNLV Rebels with a final score of 60-77, where they struggled particularly in the second quarter, scoring only four points. Their shooting accuracy was below par with an overall field goal percentage of 36 and just 35 percent from two-point range. Despite putting up a stronger fight in other quarters, their defense allowed too many points in paint and second-chance points.
In another recent game against San Diego State Aztecs, the Spartans were again on the losing end with a score of 55-80. This pattern continued when they narrowly lost to Colorado State Rams by just two points, finishing at 57-59. These games highlighted areas for improvement such as turnovers and maintaining consistent offensive pressure throughout all quarters.
However, it's not all bleak for San Jose State; there are positive trends that fans can look forward to seeing developed further. For instance, their three-point shooting has been relatively strong at around 38 percent against UNLV Rebels which could be crucial if they manage to create open looks beyond the arc.
The venue itself might play an influential role; known as "The Pit," it is famed for its energetic atmosphere which could either galvanize or intimidate visiting teams like the Spartans.
As we approach this pivotal match-up, Spartan supporters should keep an eye on how their team adapts strategies from previous games and whether they can leverage their strengths while shoring up weaknesses shown in past performances.
Catch this exciting encounter live on February 18th at The Pit or tune into local broadcasts for real-time updates on your San Jose State Spartans' performance.