San Jose State Spartans Stumble Against Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena
In a conference game that saw the San Jose State Spartans fall to the Colorado State Rams, the final score read 65-49 in favor of the home team. The Spartans now stand at 0-1, while the Rams have kicked off their season with a 1-0 record.
The game started off competitively with both teams neck and neck, as evidenced by two ties and three lead changes throughout. The San Jose State Spartans opened strong with a first-quarter performance that put them ahead by one point. However, as play progressed, they struggled to maintain their offensive momentum against a determined Rams defense.
The second quarter marked a downturn for the Spartans as they managed only seven points compared to their opponents' 16. This slump continued into the third quarter where they scored nine points; meanwhile, Colorado State kept up their consistent scoring with another 16 points. Despite an improved effort in the fourth quarter where they added 14 points to their tally, it was not enough to close down on Colorado State's lead.
Statistically speaking, San Jose State's shooting was below par; field goal attempts were at fifty-eight but only twenty-eight percent found their mark. From beyond the arc, twenty-six percent of three-point attempts were successful from twenty-seven shots taken. Their free throw accuracy was notably better at seventy-one percent from fourteen attempts.
On defense and rebounding fronts, there were mixed results for San Jose State: one block was recorded alongside four steals and forty-nine total rebounds – twelve offensive and thirty defensive – which matched their total points scored for the night. However, turnovers proved costly for them with fourteen lost possessions; this translated into six points off turnovers for Colorado State.
Colorado State's performance contrasted sharply in several areas: They boasted higher efficiency in field goals made (thirty-nine percent) and three-pointers (forty-two percent), converting thirteen out of thirty-one attempts from long range. Their flawless free throw shooting also contributed six crucial points to their victory margin.
As fans look ahead after this tough loss on foreign hardwoods, attention turns back home where The San Jose State Spartans will face off against New Mexico Lobos at Provident Credit Union Event Center located in San Jose CA on January 31st at noon local time (Pacific Time). Fans can catch all of next game's action live as it unfolds on court.