San José State Edges Long Beach State in Overtime Thriller
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center
San José State Spartans 89, Long Beach State Beach 83, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Long Beach State Beach vs San José State Spartans?
San José State Spartans beat Long Beach State Beach 89-83 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on December 9, 2025.
Who was favored in Long Beach State Beach vs San José State Spartans?
San José State Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling encounter at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, the San José State Spartans emerged victorious against the Long Beach State Beach with a final score of 89-83 after overtime. This game showcased the resilience of the Spartans, who managed to secure their sixth win of the season, improving their record to 6-5, while the Beach fell to 2-10.
The Spartans entered this matchup with a home record of 5-5 and had shown some recent improvement, winning four of their last ten games, including a solid victory against the San Diego Toreros just days prior, where they won 86-69. Their scoring average over the last five games stood at 68.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 67.8 points. In contrast, the Beach struggled significantly this season, with a record of 2-9 coming into the game and a current losing streak of two games. They averaged 74.4 points over their last five games but allowed a concerning 81.4 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
The game unfolded in a competitive atmosphere, with both teams exchanging leads throughout regulation. The Spartans, buoyed by their home crowd, managed to keep the game close, eventually forcing overtime. In the extra period, Colby Garland played a pivotal role for San José State, contributing crucial free throws that helped secure the win. His performance included multiple trips to the charity stripe, where he capitalized effectively, ultimately scoring the final points that sealed the game.
Historically, this fixture had seen San José State come out on top in their previous meeting, which took place on November 28, 2024, where they defeated Long Beach State 82-66. This added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as the Spartans sought to maintain their dominance over the Beach.
In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be at full strength for this encounter, allowing for a complete display of their respective rosters. The market had priced San José State as 7.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The total for the game was set at 141.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.
Conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd that contributed to the electric atmosphere. Fans witnessed a game filled with momentum swings, strategic plays, and clutch performances. Viewers were treated to a showcase of skill, particularly in the overtime period, where the Spartans executed their plays effectively under pressure.
As the game concluded, the Spartans celebrated a hard-fought victory, while the Beach faced continued challenges in their season. The performance of both teams will be crucial as they look to build on this game moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SJSU -7.5 | 141.5 o -105 / u -115 | Long Beach State Beach +250 · San José State Spartans -310 |
Leaders
- PointsColby Garland27San José State Spartans
- AssistsJermaine Washington6San José State Spartans
- ReboundsColby Garland5San José State Spartans
- PointsGavin Sykes26Long Beach State Beach
- AssistsCole Farrell4Long Beach State Beach
- ReboundsPetar Majstorovic8Long Beach State Beach
Recent form
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak W171.4 scored · 70.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W86-69vs San Diego TorerosDec 6
- L63-72vs UC Irvine AnteatersNov 30
- W63-51at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 26
- L51-81vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneNov 25
- W80-66vs Southern JaguarsNov 22
- W110-56vs Bethesda FlamesNov 18
- L60-79at Michigan State SpartansNov 13
- L74-85at UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 8
- L75-84at Utah UtesNov 4
- L52-63at New Mexico LobosMar 13
Long Beach State Beach
Last 10: 2-8Streak L271.2 scored · 77.1 allowed per game0-5 away
- L74-80vs UC San Diego TritonsDec 7
- L77-84at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 5
- W76-72vs San Diego TorerosNov 30
- L73-93at Portland PilotsNov 27
- L72-78vs Montana State BobcatsNov 22
- W87-54vs Nobel KnightsNov 20
- L80-82vs Illinois State RedbirdsNov 17
- L66-69at Pacific TigersNov 13
- L62-82at Fresno State BulldogsNov 8
- L45-77at San Diego State AztecsNov 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | Long Beach State Beach | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 32-67 | 30-54 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 56 |
| Three-pointers | 7-24 | 9-20 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 45 |
| Free throws | 12-14 | 20-27 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 18 |
| Assists | 11 | 12 |
| Steals | 8 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 36 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 14 | 14 |
| Time in front | 28 | 43 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-56Derrick Michael Xzavierro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-56Derrick Michael Xzavierro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-59Pasha Goodarzi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jermaine Washington.
- 2nd Half56-61Colby Garland made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-61Rob Diaz III made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-61Gavin Sykes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-61Petar Majstorovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-61Rob Diaz III made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-63Colby Garland made Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-63Gavin Sykes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-64Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-65Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-65Isaiah Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-65Isaiah Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-66Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-66Gavin Sykes made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rob Diaz III.
- 2nd Half71-68Sadraque NgaNga made Layup.
- 2nd Half73-68Petar Majstorovic made Jumper.
- 2nd Half75-68Gavin Sykes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half77-68Gavin Sykes made Layup. Assisted by Rob Diaz III.
- 2nd Half77-69Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-70Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-71Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-72Melvin Bell Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-75Jermaine Washington made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Colby Garland.
- 2nd Half77-77Yaphet Moundi made Layup.
- OT77-79Colby Garland made Layup. Assisted by Jermaine Washington.
- OT78-79Petar Majstorovic made Free Throw.
- OT79-79Petar Majstorovic made Free Throw.
- OT79-80Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT79-81Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT81-81Gavin Sykes made Layup.
- OT81-82Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT81-83Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT83-83Petar Majstorovic made Layup.
- OT83-85Sadraque NgaNga made Jumper. Assisted by Yaphet Moundi.
- OT83-86Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT83-87Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT83-88Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- OT83-89Colby Garland made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours San José State Spartans, below favours Long Beach State Beach.
Venue
- Provident Credit Union Event CenterSan Jose, CA
- Attendance1472
- OfficialsMichael Irving, Nate Harris, Jason Phillips
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