Spartans Official Site · 2 days ago
Spartans Drop Close Contest to UC Riverside
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mekhi Mason recorded 22 points, shooting 7-for-8 from the field and 3-for-3 from three-point range to lead the San José State men’s basketball team (1-2, 0-0 MW) in a 80-75 loss to UC Riverside (3-0, 0-0 Big West) Thursday night from the Provident Credit Union Event Center.
The Spartans jumped out to a 16-3 advantage behind an early offensive surge from Mason and Joey Chammaa. San José State maintained its lead through much of the opening half before the Highlanders closed the gap. Chammaa’s two free throws in the final seconds gave SJSU a 37-36 advantage at halftime.