Loss Graphic (via SanJoseStateMBB/x)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE-Coming into Tuesday’s game, San Jose State played without two of their star players in the regular lineup. Josh Udujge has an elbow/back injury. Will McClendon with a knee injury. The Spartans lost a heartbreak battle in a three points loss 69-66 at Provident Credit Union Arena.

After the first half, San Jose State went into the locker room up 37-20. Latrell Davis and Donovan Yap.Jr both leading the way with 11 points. Davis made 3-4 of his 3FG’s and 4-6 of his FG’s, only missing three shots in the first half. Davis with two rebounds and Yap.Jr with three rebounds and two assists. Sadaidriene Hall with five rebounds and two assists. San Jose State dominated in multiple categories in the first half. They dominated in three pointers (38%), 2nd chance points (11-5) , and steals (7-3). “I thought we did an excellent job in the first half” said HC Tim Miles

San Diego State went 0-13 at the three point line but made 73% of their free throws. BJ Davis led the way for the Aztecs in the second half with six points. Registering three rebounds and going 4-5 from the free throw line.

In the second half, San Diego State came out determined. The Aztecs quickly erased the 17 point lead and got ahead in the first four minutes. They started making their 3’s and playing defense. This caused San Jose to have eight turnovers and helped San Diego to have seven steals. San Diego dominated in multiple aspects but one that stands out was the points off turnovers. San Diego 16 and San Jose with four. “We just looked funny. We looked flat on offense and flat on defense.” said HC Tim Miles

The Spartans will be back in action on Friday February 14th, hosting the Nevada Wolfpack. This will be the first and only matchup between these two teams this season. “Just finish the game. Finish strong. We always go on a run and then we let them go on a run for too long. We just gotta cut that and just play hard” said Latrell Davis.