Can San Jose State Spartans Soar at Clune Arena?

As the San Jose State Spartans prepare to face off against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can capture a win on the road. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 24th, will be a test of resilience and strategy for the Spartans.

Recent performances have shown that while the Spartans possess tenacity, they've encountered challenges in maintaining consistency. In their last home game against the Aztecs, they narrowly missed victory with a final score of 62-63. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways: an impressive field goal percentage of 44 percent and a strong showing in two-point attempts with a conversion rate of 54 percent.

However, consistency is key in basketball, and it's something that has eluded the Spartans recently. A concerning trend is their high turnover rate; in their encounter with Boise State Broncos away from home, they suffered a significant defeat (42-73), turning over the ball 27 times which contributed to their downfall.

The matchup against Air Force Falcons presents another challenge as they previously lost to them with turnovers being a major issue once again – totaling an alarming number at 41. Although they had an excellent free throw percentage of 85 percent during that game and shot well from two-point range (63 percent), it wasn't enough to secure victory.

The venue may play its part too; Clune Arena is known for its energetic atmosphere which could influence performance levels. The Spartans will need to focus on reducing turnovers and capitalizing on scoring opportunities if they wish to compete effectively against the Falcons.

Fans can catch this exciting encounter live on February 24th at Clune Arena or tune in from home for what promises to be an intriguing battle between these conference rivals.