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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