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Spartan Women's Basketball Hosts UC Santa Barbara in Event Center Double Header

San José State (3-7) vs. UC Santa Barbara (5-3)
When Tuesday, December 21 | 4:00 p.m.
Location San José, Calif. | Tickets
TV Broadcast & Statistics Watch MWN | Live Stats
Game Notes San José State 
Social Media Twitter: @SanJoseStateWBB
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -  The San José State women's basketball team (3-7, 0-0 Mountain West) will host UC Santa Barbara (5-3, 0-0 Big West) on Tuesday at 4 p.m. inside the Provident Credit Union Event Center part of a doubleheader with the Spartans men's basketball team. The men will host Santa Clara following the women's contest at 7 p.m. 

The game will be streamed on the Mountain West Network. Tickets for the game can be purchased here and kids 12 and under will receive a complimentary ticket, plus $2 beers will be available and bring a toy to receive discounted admission. One ticket is good for both games.
 

 
Opening Tip
 

  • Cydni Lewis recorded her third 20+ point performance in last Wednesday night's game vs. UC Irvine. The senior led all scorers with 22 points and added seven rebounds
  • Lewis leads the team in scoring (13 ppg) and rebounding (7.2 rpg)
  • The Spartans are shooting 76.7 percent from the free throw line, good for third in the Mountain West Conference
  • San José State is 2-1 in front of the Event Center home crowd this season


Scouting Report: The Gauchos

  • Center Ila Lane is leading UC Santa Barbara in scoring and rebounding, nearly averaging a double double with 12.1 points per game and 9.9 rebounds
  • Lane is averaging 56.3-percent from the field
  • Alexis Tucker is also averaging double figure scoring, adding 10.9 ppg
  • Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson is in her fifth season at the helm


The History
UC Santa Barbara leads the all-time series 19-8. The Spartans took the victory the last time the two teams battled in the 2019-20 season. San José State overcame an early 9-0 decificit, rallying to earn their first road victory of the season in a 73-7 thriller.

Next Home Game: The Spartans host Nevada at 4:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve (Friday, December 31) and kids 12 and under get a complimentary ticket. Tickets can be purchased here.

New Covid Entry Policy:

  • All personnel with a SJSU Tower ID (students, staff and faculty) will only have to show Tower ID and ticket for entry
    • Tower ID holders are within the SJSU Covid protocols
  • Those without a Tower ID will be required to show proof of vaccination with their card, a photo on their phone or QR code
  • Fans that are not vaccinated will be required to show proof of a negative COVID test (Age 3 and up)
    • For Antigen tests, negative result of COVID test must be within 24 hours
    • For PCR tests, negative result of COVID test must be within 48 hours
  • The antigen test can include a take-home test, sold at Walgreens, CVS and other pharmacies

Mask Policy:

  • Fans are required to wear masks indoors at all times unless actively eating or drinking

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Follow along with the Spartans women's basketball program all season on social media for news, player highlights, game information and more: @SanJoseStateWBB on Twitter and @sjsuwbb on Instagram
 
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