Spartans Lockdown Defensively in Win Over Loyola Chicago to Conclude Acrisure Holiday InvitationalSpartans Lockdown Defensively in Win Over Loyola Chicago to Conclude Acrisure Holiday Invitational

Spartans Lockdown Defensively in Win Over Loyola Chicago to Conclude Acrisure Holiday Invitational

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Colby Garland recorded 15 points, six assists and four rebounds to lead the San José State men’s basketball team (3-4, 0-0 MW) in a 63-51 victory over Loyola Chicago (1-7, 0-0 A-10) Wednesday morning from Acrisure Stadium in the second and final game of the Acrisure Holiday Invitational. 

The Spartans trailed by as many as nine points early into the game, but cut the deficit to two at halftime. In the second half, the Spartans locked in defensively, holding Loyola Chicago to just 33% shooting while forcing 12 turnovers in the period and 21 for the game, converting them into an overwhelming 31–6 advantage in points off turnovers. The Spartans steadily built a lead that grew as large as 16 with just over four minutes remaining. 

Jermaine Washington also added 15 points, knocking down multiple threes in the game. Yaphet Moundi scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds while recording four steals and a block. Sadraque NgaNga posted 11 points and six rebounds, and Ben Roseborough added eight points, including the go-ahead three in the second half.

  • This win marks the Spartans’ first win over Loyola Chicago in program history
  • The Spartans played Loyola Chicago in the first round of last season’s NIT in what was the first ever contest between the two schools
  • The Spartans 21 forced turnovers was the most since they forced 22 turnovers against Hampton on Nov. 20, 2023
  • The Spartans held the Ramblers to 51 points in the game, the fewest points allowed since holding Colorado State to 46 points on Feb. 28, 2023
  • Garland has scored 15 or more points in every game this season
  • Garland’s six assists ties his season-high
  • Moundi’s four assists is a season-high ties his career-high
  • Moundi’s four steals are a season-high and the most recording by a Spartan in a game this season
  • NgaNga’s 11 points is a season-high
  • The Spartans only played seven players in the game

UP NEXT: The Spartans kick off the first of a four game hand stand against UC Irvine on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. from the Provident Credit Union Event Center. The game can be watched on NBC Sports California and Mountain West Network.

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