LARAMIE, Wyo. - Jermaine Washington and Sadraque NgaNga finished with14 points each to lead the San José men’s basketball team (6-14, 1-8 MW) in a 66-62 loss to Wyoming (12-8, 3-6 MW) Saturday Afternoon from Arena-Auditorium.
San José State erased an eight-point halftime deficit, staying within striking distance throughout a back-and-forth second half that featured six lead changes and six ties. The Spartans tied the game at 62 with 40 seconds remaining, but Wyoming scored off a goaltend on their next possession to take a two point lead. The Spartans would step out with a chance to tie or take the lead, securing the Cowboy victory.
San José State shot 39.3 percent from three-point range and forced 11 Wyoming turnovers in the game. However, Wyoming outrebounded the Spartans 44-25.
Adrian Myers chipped in nine points in the game. Colby Garland finished with 10 points and seven assists off the bench in his return to the court after a four game absence.
- The loss ends the Spartans’ three game winning streak over Wyoming
- Garland’s streak of most free throws made consecutively in SJSU history concludes at 37
- NgaNga’s 14 points set a new season-high while his three made threes tied his career-high
- Washington made four threes in the game, tying his career-high
- Melvin Bell Jr. finished with six points, ending his streak of eight streak games scoring in double-figures
UP NEXT: The Spartans will return home to face Boise State on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. The game can be watched on Mountain West Network.
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