Garland Makes History in Spartans’ Loss at Utah StateGarland Makes History in Spartans’ Loss at Utah State

Garland Makes History in Spartans’ Loss at Utah State

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LOGAN, Utah - Colby Garland recorded 17 points, four rebounds and five assists and broke the SJSU record for most free throws made in a row to lead the San José State men’s basketball team (5-9, 0-3 MW) in a 96-78 loss to #RV Utah State (12-1, 3-0 MW) from the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum on Saturday afternoon.

After going 7-for-7 from the line in the game, Garland broke Carroll William’s record of 31 made free throws in a row which he set 71 years ago in 1955. Garland is currently at 35 made free throws in a row and counting.

The Spartans led by as many as seven points in the opening half and carried a 51–48 advantage into the locker room after shooting 57.1 percent from the field and knocking down nine three-pointers in the first 20 minutes.

Utah State finished the game on an 18-4 run spanning the final six minutes of the second half. The Aggies finished the game at 63.0 percent shooting overall and scored 52 points in the paint. 

Jermaine Washington led the Spartans in scoring with 18 points. Adrian Myers and Melvin Bell Jr. each contributed 13 points, and the Spartans finished the game shooting 50.0 percent from three-point range.

The game featured 10 lead changes and 10 ties, with San José State controlling the lead for over 20 minutes before Utah State surged ahead midway through the second half.

  • The Spartans knocked down nine threes in a half for the first time since Jan. 28, 2025 when they hit nine threes in the first half against San Diego State
  • With 17 points in the game, Garland’s streak of five straight games scoring 20 points or more comes to an end
  • Garland is averaging 23.5 points per game across his last six games
  • Bell tied his career-high with 13 points which he set in the Spartans’ previous game against San Diego State
  • Myers’ four made threes ties his career-high
  • Washington’s 18 points set a new season-high

UP NEXT: The Spartans will host Fresno State on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. from the Provident Credit Union Event Center. The game can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area and Mountain West Network

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