Spartans Set to Siege Lady Rebels at Cox Pavilion Showdown
As the San Jose State Spartans gear up for their next encounter against the UNLV Lady Rebels, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Spartans have been showcasing a mixed bag of performances recently, but there's a palpable sense of optimism as they prepare to take on their rivals at Cox Pavilion.
In their last game on January 6 against Utah State Aggies, SJSU displayed a commendable offensive strategy, securing a victory with 69 points over the Aggies' 54. Their scoring was consistent across all quarters and particularly impressive from beyond the arc where they shot 45 percent. This three-point prowess could be pivotal in overcoming the Lady Rebels' defense.
However, turnovers remain an area of concern for SJSU; they racked up 15 against Utah State. They'll need to tighten up their ball-handling and maintain an assists turnover ratio better than the 0.73 seen in that game if they want to keep UNLV at bay.
The Spartans also showed defensive tenacity with 12 steals and capitalized on these opportunities by scoring 23 points off turnovers. If this trend continues, it could spell trouble for UNLV who will need to be wary of SJSU's quick hands.
On January 4th against Fresno State Bulldogs, despite falling short by three points in a close battle ending at 67-70, SJSU demonstrated resilience and an ability to score inside with half of their field goals coming from two-point range where they shot an efficient 51 percent. Their performance in the paint will be crucial when facing UNLV's interior defense.
One aspect that cannot go unnoticed is San Jose State's fluctuating performance from downtown; after shooting an excellent percentage against Utah State, they had previously struggled with only a mere 14 percent success rate from three-point land during their December matchup with Saint Mary’s Gaels which ended in defeat (52-70). Consistency will be key for them moving forward.
Looking ahead to January 10th at Cox Pavilion – it’s clear that if SJSU can harness their strengths while shoring up weaknesses like ball security and outside shooting consistency – there’s every chance this game could tilt in favor of our Spartans.
Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into MW Network online as tip-off is scheduled for a thrilling evening clash starting at precisely 6:30 PM local time (PST).