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

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
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Game Notes San José State 
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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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