At the Mountain West men's basketball tournament, eighth-seeded San Jose State faced top-seeded New Mexico, narrowly missing an upset with a final score of 63-52. The Spartans started strong with an 11-0 run to lead 21-16, but New Mexico answered decisively at the end of the first half. San Jose State managed to pull within six points in the second half but couldn't maintain momentum. Although they finished the season with a 15-19 record, the Spartans achieved their best wins over three years, highlighting progress in the program's performance.
San Jose State fell short in their attempt to upset New Mexico in the Mountain West quarterfinals, despite a strong start and a solid season.
The Spartans initially led 21-16 due to an 11-0 run, but New Mexico countered with a 16-2 spurt to take control.
Led by Sadaidriene Hall's 13 points and Robert Vaihola's double-double, San Jose State's strong effort in this tournament marks their best recent performance.
Despite the loss, San Jose State’s 15 wins this season reflect significant progress for the program, achieving their most wins over a three-year span.
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