San Jose State Dominates Utah State with Sharp Shooting and Steals
The San Jose State Spartans emerged victorious against the Utah State Aggies with a decisive 69-54 scoreline. The Spartans, who have not been ranked this season, showcased their offensive and defensive capabilities throughout the game. The Aggies, also unranked, struggled to keep pace with the dynamic play of their opponents. San Jose State's victory was marked by consistent scoring across all quarters: 18 in the first, 15 in the second, 16 in the third, and a strong finish with 20 points in the fourth.
The Spartans' performance at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum was nothing short of impressive as they capitalized on turnovers and displayed efficient shooting from beyond the arc. With a total of nine three-pointers made at a remarkable rate of 45 percent accuracy from downtown, they kept pressure on Utah State's defense throughout the contest.
Defensively, San Jose State excelled by recording an impressive number of steals—12 in total—which contributed to their commanding lead by converting these into 23 points off turnovers. Their aggressive defense led to them committing more personal fouls (22) than Utah State (15), but it did not deter them from maintaining control over the game.
On offense, San Jose dominated inside with 24 points scored in paint while also taking advantage of fast-break opportunities to add another dozen points to their tally. Their overall field goal percentage stood at an effective rate of 44 percent for both two-pointers and field goals overall.
Rebounding was another area where San Jose showed tenacity; they pulled down a total of 31 rebounds—19 defensive and nine offensive—which played a crucial role in limiting second-chance opportunities for Utah State who managed only five second-chance points compared to San Jose's own five.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next challenge for San Jose will be against UNLV Lady Rebels at Cox Pavilion located in Las Vegas on January 10th at 6:30 PM Pacific Time. This encounter can be watched live via MW Network online broadcast networks ensuring that supporters won't miss any action as their team takes on new opposition away from home.