NCAAB · Final

Gauchos Triumph Over Spartans in Home Opener

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · The Thunderdome

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 85, San José State Spartans 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won San José State Spartans vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos?

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos beat San José State Spartans 85-74 at The Thunderdome on November 8, 2025.

In a compelling matchup, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos secured an 85-74 victory against the San José State Spartans at The Thunderdome. This win marked the Gauchos' third consecutive win at home, improving their record to 3-0 for the season, while the Spartans fell to 0-3, continuing their struggle to find form early in the season.

The Gauchos entered the game with a solid home record of 2-0, having recently defeated the San Francisco State Gators 98-67 in their previous outing. Over their last ten games, they have maintained a record of 6-4, averaging 77.2 points scored per game while allowing 74.4 points. Their recent form has shown a slight upward trend, with a current winning streak of one game.

In contrast, the Spartans have faced difficulties on the road, with an away record of 0-2 this season and a broader record of 0-3 overall. Their last ten games reflect a 3-7 record, with an average of 67.5 points scored and 75.6 points allowed. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, having lost to the Utah Utes 75-84 in their last game.

Historically, the Gauchos have performed well against the Spartans, winning their only previous meeting this season with a score of 64-59 on November 17, 2024. This recent success likely contributed to their confidence heading into this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any notable absences for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. The conditions at The Thunderdome were conducive to a competitive game, with the home crowd providing a significant boost to the Gauchos.

The betting market reflected the Gauchos' strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete expectation of victory against the Spartans. This aligns with the Gauchos' performance, as they capitalized on their home advantage effectively.

As the game unfolded, the Gauchos showcased their scoring ability, particularly in the second half. Key plays included Miro Little making crucial free throws and a three-point jumper from Colin Smith, which helped to extend their lead. The Gauchos' ability to maintain scoring momentum in the second half was pivotal in securing their win.

Overall, the matchup highlighted the Gauchos' offensive strength and their capability to perform under pressure, while the Spartans will need to regroup and address their early-season struggles as they continue their campaign.

Leaders

PointsColin Smith24UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
AssistsAidan Mahaney6UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
ReboundsMiro Little8UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
PointsColby Garland30San José State Spartans
AssistsColby Garland4San José State Spartans
ReboundsMelvin Bell Jr.5San José State Spartans

Recent form

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.2 scored · 74.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W98-67vs San Francisco State GatorsNov 5
L51-69at UC San Diego TritonsMar 15
W78-72at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 14
W71-66vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 13
L88-97vs UC Irvine AnteatersMar 9
L77-103at Cal State Northridge MatadorsMar 2
W96-77vs Cal Poly MustangsFeb 28
W58-56at Long Beach State BeachFeb 23
W86-56vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 21
L69-81at UC Riverside HighlandersFeb 16

San José State Spartans

Last 10: 3-7Streak L267.5 scored · 75.6 allowed per game1-4 away

L75-84at Utah UtesNov 4
L52-63at New Mexico LobosMar 13
W66-61vs Wyoming CowboysMar 12
W92-68vs Fresno State BulldogsMar 8
L56-83at Colorado State RamsMar 5
L71-77vs UNLV RebelsFeb 26
W82-73at Wyoming CowboysFeb 22
L57-105at Utah State AggiesFeb 20
L58-73vs Nevada Wolf PackFeb 15
L66-69vs San Diego State AztecsFeb 12

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
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

Box score

Stat	San José State Spartans	UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
Field goals	26-50	30-52
Field goal %	52	58
Three-pointers	5-17	11-22
Three-point %	29	50
Free throws	17-21	14-19
Free throw %	81	74
Rebounds	25	24
Offensive rebounds	11	10
Defensive rebounds	14	14
Assists	6	19
Steals	6	6
Blocks	1	1
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	18
Fast-break points	2	12
Points in the paint	26	30
Fouls	19	20
Largest lead	3	19

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-53Colby Garland made Jumper.
2nd Half46-53Colby Garland made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-56Aidan Mahaney made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by CJ Shaw.
2nd Half48-56Melvin Bell Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half48-57Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-58Zion Sensley made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-58Sadraque NgaNga made Layup. Assisted by Colby Garland.
2nd Half50-60CJ Shaw made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half51-60Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-61Hosana Kitenge made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-62Hosana Kitenge made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-62Colby Garland made Layup.
2nd Half53-64Aidan Mahaney made Jumper.
2nd Half54-64Colby Garland made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-64Colby Garland made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-66Hosana Kitenge made Layup. Assisted by Miro Little.
2nd Half57-66Melvin Bell Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half57-67Hosana Kitenge made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-68Hosana Kitenge made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-68Colby Garland made Jumper.
2nd Half60-68Melvin Bell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-68Melvin Bell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-68Colby Garland made Jumper.
2nd Half63-70Hosana Kitenge made Layup.
2nd Half65-70Colby Garland made Layup.
2nd Half65-73Colin Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Mahaney.
2nd Half66-73Colby Garland made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-73Colby Garland made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-74Jason Fontenet II made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-76Miro Little made Jumper.
2nd Half68-76Melvin Bell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-78Hosana Kitenge made Layup.
2nd Half70-78Colby Garland made Jumper.
2nd Half70-79Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-80Miro Little made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-83Colin Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Miro Little.
2nd Half72-83Melvin Bell Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Colby Garland.
2nd Half72-85Miro Little made Jumper.
2nd Half73-85Jermaine Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half74-85Jermaine Washington made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, below favours San José State Spartans.