Will San Jose State Conquer the Gaels at Moraga's Fortress?

As the San Jose State Spartans prepare to face off against the Saint Mary's Gaels, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming clash is set at the University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, a venue that has been known to bolster home-court advantage. However, the Spartans have shown they can rise to the occasion.

Analyzing past games reveals a mixed bag of results for San Jose State. In their most recent game against Cal State Northridge Matadors, they displayed an impressive offensive showcase with 70 points on the board and a solid field goal percentage of 41 percent. Their three-point shots were falling at a rate of 38 percent, which could be pivotal in stretching the Gaels' defense.

However, consistency has been an issue for San Jose State; this was evident in their game against Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine where they struggled and posted only 47 points with a lower field goal percentage of 38 percent. Turnovers were also problematic as they gave up possession 26 times.

The Spartans showed resilience in another encounter with Cal State Fullerton Titans by scoring 64 points and maintaining a decent field goal percentage of 39 percent despite being on the losing end. They will need to channel this resilience and improve upon their assists-to-turnover ratio which stood at just above average across these games.

San Jose State fans should look for improvements in ball security and shot selection as key factors that could determine success against Saint Mary's Gaels. The team will need to leverage its ability to score from beyond the arc while tightening up defense to minimize points off turnovers.

The much-anticipated game is scheduled for December 29th at University Credit Union Pavilion with tip-off at 1:00 PM local time (US/Pacific). Fans unable to attend can catch all action live where available broadcasts are listed, ensuring not a moment is missed from what promises to be an exciting matchup.