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San Jose State (8-21, 3-15 MW) showed fight throughout the game, particularly in the first half when they shot 52% and briefly took a 55-54 lead. Colby Garland led the Spartans with 28 points and eight assists, while freshman Melvin Bell Jr. added 12 first-half points. However, Colorado State (17-11, 9-8 MW) answered nearly every time, with Brandon Rechsteiner scoring 15 first-half points on five-of-six three-point shooting.
The Rams' offensive precision ultimately wore down the Spartans, as Colorado State finished shooting 62% from the field and 53% from three. "When we dried up and couldn't get enough stops, that's when the game got away from us," said San Jose State head coach Tim Miles.