Spartans' Rally Falls Short Against Wolf Pack at Provident Credit Union Event Center
The San Jose State Spartans faced a tough challenge against the Nevada Wolf Pack, resulting in a 57-64 defeat. The Spartans now stand with an unaltered record, while the Wolf Pack improved theirs. The game was marked by intense competition, with both teams displaying strong performances throughout the four quarters.
The home team, San Jose State Spartans, started off trailing behind the Nevada Wolf Pack in the first quarter with 12 points to 14 and continued to lag slightly in the second quarter scoring only 8 points to Nevada's 15. However, they made a significant comeback in the third quarter by putting up an impressive 17 points and continued their effort into the fourth with another strong performance of 20 points. Despite their valiant efforts and ending on a high note, it wasn't enough to secure victory over Nevada.
San Jose State showcased defensive tenacity with five blocks compared to just one from Nevada. They also dominated rebounds with a total of 37 against Nevada's 24 but struggled from beyond the arc making only two three-pointers out of thirteen attempts for a mere fifteen percent success rate. Their field goal percentage stood at forty-six percent as they made twenty-two out of forty-eight attempts.
On offense, San Jose State excelled in scoring within paint securing forty points which is almost double that of Nevada's twenty-two. They also had an edge over free throw accuracy finishing at seventy-nine percent from fourteen attempts but were hindered by turnovers giving away possession twenty-nine times during play.
Nevada capitalized on these turnovers scoring twenty-three points off them and showed proficiency from long range sinking eight out of nineteen three-point shots achieving forty-two percent accuracy. Their overall field goal percentage was lower than that of San Jose at forty percent but still managed more steals (twelve) contributing significantly to their win.
Looking ahead for San Jose State Spartans fans, their next game promises excitement as they host Boise State Broncos at Provident Credit Union Event Center located at 290 South 7th Street, San Jose CA; zip code:95112 on January seventeenth starting at seven PM Pacific Time. Fans can catch all live action as it unfolds right there in Provident Credit Union Event Center or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that time.