Moore Scores 22, But Spartans Come Up Just Short in BoiseMoore Scores 22, But Spartans Come Up Just Short in Boise

Moore Scores 22, But Spartans Come Up Just Short in Boise

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BOISE, Idaho - Omari Moore scored 22 points, 18 in the second half, but the San José State (11-5, 2-1 MW) comeback fell just short as the Spartans lost at Boise State (11-4, 1-1 MW), 67-64, Tuesday evening inside ExtraMile Arena.

  • Moore, who recorded his fifth 20 plus point game of the season, was 9-of-16 from the floor and grabbed a team-best seven rebounds. He also dished out six assists, accounting for another 14 points for the Spartan offense. (No. 3 Play on SportsCenter)
  • The game was tied 64-64 before Boise State's Marcus Shaver Jr., hit a deep three with two seconds remaining to give the Broncos the win.
  • Ibrahima Diallo scored a season-high 12 points, going 6-for-7 from the field including four dunks.
    • The MW leader in blocked shots, Diallo recorded five more Tuesday night to bring his season total to 36.
  • Alvaro Cardenas added 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes of action.
  • San José State trailed by as many as 14 early in the second half at 52-38, before the team used an 8-0 run to cut the lead to 52-46.
  • The Spartans took their first lead of the game at 62-61 on a Moore three-pointer and led 64-63 on a Robert Vaihola layup on an Alvaro assist.

UP NEXT – The Spartans return home for two games inside the Provident Credit Union Event Center starting this Saturday against Nevada at 1 p.m. The team then hosts Fresno State on Tuesday, January 10, at 7 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets by calling the Spartan Ticket Office at 408-924-SJTX or at the Provident Credit Union Event Center Box Office beginning two hours prior to tip.
 
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