- Matchup: San Jose State Spartans vs UC Irvine Anteaters
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Bren Events Center, Irvine, CA
- Broadcasting: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the San Jose State Spartans (1-0) will visit the Bren Events Center to challenge the UC Irvine Anteaters (1-0).
The Spartans emerged victorious against UTSA, concluding with a 95-74 scoreline in their prior game. In terms of fouls, San Jose State wrapped up with 15, while UTSA committed 19. They managed to land 12 of their 34 attempts from beyond the arc. UTSA registered a free throw shooting percentage of 61.5% by sinking 8 out of 13 attempts. Additionally, UTSA grabbed 17 rebounds (5 offensive and 12 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They assisted 16 times and made 11 steals throughout the match. Defensively, San Jose State held their opponents to 42.9% shooting from the field on 27 of 63 attempts. The Spartans dished out 24 assists in total and forced 14 turnovers, garnering 9 steals. On the boards, they collected 37 rebounds, including 11 offensive ones. San Jose State was impressive at the charity stripe, converting 19 of 22 free throw attempts, achieving an 86.4% success rate. They finished the game with a field goal percentage of 58.9% (33 of 56) and made 10 of 26 three-point attempts.
Joey Chammaa was a standout performer, boasting a shooting percentage of 66.7% with 6 assists. He played 36 minutes, secured 4 rebounds, and scored 27 points on 6 out of 9 shooting.
San Jose State enters this game sporting a win-loss record of 1-0 this season. They average an impressive 95.0 points per game (73rd nationally) while shooting 58.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting rests at 38.5% (10 of 26) and they maintain an admirable free throw shooting percentage of 86.4%. As a unit, they are securing 43.0 rebounds per game and distributing 24 assists, ranking 129th in college hoops for assists. Their turnover rate stands at 21.0 per contest, along with committing an average of 15.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Spartans force their opponents into 14.0 turnovers each game while accumulating 19.0 fouls. They have a three-point shooting defense that holds opponents to 35.3% and rank 217th in NCAA Division 1 for points per game allowed (74.0). They permit an average field goal percentage of 42.9% (27 of 63) and allow 22.0 rebounds per game collectively. In terms of assists surrendered, they rank 190th, giving up 16 assists this season.
In their last contest, the UC Irvine Anteaters claimed victory with a decisive 92-66 win over Chapman. Despite allowing Chapman to grab 25 total rebounds (6 offensive), UC Irvine’s shooting stats were notable. They achieved 35.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 37 shots, and were 5 for 13 from the free throw line (38.5%). Chapman managed to convert 24 of their 71 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 33.8%. Over the course of the game, the Anteaters shot 33 for 61 from the floor, ending up with a shooting efficiency of 54.1%. They also made 7 of their 19 three-point attempts (36.8%) and converted 19 free throws at a 57.6% rate. Chapman committed 27 fouls during the game, leading to 33 free throw attempts for the Anteaters. UC Irvine forced Chapman into 16 turnovers while generating 7 steals and collecting a total of 53 rebounds—38 of which were defensive and 15 offensive.
Luke Isaak played a crucial role in this performance, making 4 of 6 field goal attempts to achieve a shooting efficiency of 66.7%, alongside grabbing 3 rebounds. He contributed 16 points during his 15 minutes on the court and tallied 2 assists.
UC Irvine, with a record currently standing at 1-0 for the season, possesses an offense that shoots 54.1% from the field, putting them at 58th among NCAA teams. They have scored a total of 92 points this season and average 56.0 rebounds per game. Their assists per contest are sitting at 17.0 (143rd in college basketball), while their turnovers average 16.0 per game. The Anteaters commit 17.0 personal fouls on a regular basis and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 57.6%.
Defensively, UC Irvine is currently ranked 155th in D-1 for points allowed per game (66.0). They force opponents into 11.0 turnovers each night and restrict teams to a shooting percentage of 33.8% (73rd in college basketball). Their defensive statistics indicate they allow 35.1% from beyond the arc (13 of 37) and their opponents convert 38.5% of their foul shots. They surrender an average of 18.0 assists and 30.0 rebounds per game, ranking 324th and 98th nationally, respectively.
Who will take the win in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Select San Jose State
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