San José State Defeats Southern Jaguars 80-66
Friday, November 21, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center
San José State Spartans 80, Southern Jaguars 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Jaguars vs San José State Spartans?
San José State Spartans beat Southern Jaguars 80-66 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on November 21, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the San José State Spartans defeated the Southern Jaguars 80-66 at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. This win marked an important moment for the Spartans, who improved their record to 3-1 at home this season. The Spartans entered this game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, including a streak of one win, and they had averaged 73.8 points scored while allowing 72.9 points per game during that stretch.
The Spartans showcased their offensive strength early in the game, which was crucial given their recent scoring averages. In contrast, the Jaguars, who fell to 2-5 on the road with this loss, had a record of 4-6 over their last ten games as well, but with a higher average of 83.6 points scored and 75.1 points allowed. Despite their scoring prowess, the Jaguars were unable to capitalize on their offensive capabilities against the Spartans' defense.
The home team’s last five games indicated a struggle, with a record of 1-4, averaging 74.2 points scored and 73.4 points allowed. However, the Spartans’ recent win against the Bethesda Flames, where they triumphed 110-56, likely provided a boost in confidence leading into this matchup. On the other hand, the Jaguars had lost their last game against the Washington Huskies 93-99, putting them on a one-game losing streak.
In terms of home versus away performance, the Spartans had a significantly better record at home, while the Jaguars struggled on the road with a 1-4 away record. This fixture was also notable for the contrasting styles of play; the Spartans relied on a balanced scoring approach, while the Jaguars depended heavily on their offensive firepower.
The game featured several key scoring plays in the second half that highlighted the Spartans' ability to maintain control. Notable moments included a three-point jumper by Sadraque NgaNga, assisted by Colby Garland, which pushed the score to 79-61 in favor of San José State. The Spartans also benefitted from free throws by Colby Garland and Lionel Bell, which helped solidify their lead as the game wound down.
The market had priced the Spartans with a strong probability of winning, reflected in their home win probability of 1.0. This indicates that they were heavily favored to win, and they did not disappoint their supporters. The conditions in the arena were conducive to a strong performance, with the Spartans leveraging their home-court advantage effectively.
Overall, viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill from the Spartans, who managed to outpace the Jaguars and secure a comfortable victory. The game served as a reminder of the Spartans' potential when playing at home, while the Jaguars will need to reassess their approach as they continue their season.
Leaders
- PointsYaphet Moundi21San José State Spartans
- AssistsColby Garland5San José State Spartans
- ReboundsYaphet Moundi11San José State Spartans
- PointsMichael Jacobs24Southern Jaguars
- AssistsMichael Jacobs4Southern Jaguars
- ReboundsDaMariee Jones5Southern Jaguars
Recent form
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 4-6Streak W173.8 scored · 72.9 allowed per game3-1 at home
- 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
- 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
Southern Jaguars
Last 10: 4-6Streak L183.6 scored · 75.1 allowed per game1-4 away
- L93-99at Washington HuskiesNov 19
- W129-64vs Champion Christian TigersNov 16
- W115-51vs Ecclesia RoyalsNov 10
- L82-100at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 6
- L77-109at Arkansas RazorbacksNov 4
- L62-65vs Grambling TigersMar 12
- W71-57vs Alabama A&M BulldogsMar 8
- L65-66vs Alabama State HornetsMar 7
- W73-70at Florida A&M RattlersMar 4
- L69-70at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsMar 1
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Southern Jaguars | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-61 | 25-53 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 7-28 | 8-18 |
| Three-point % | 25 | 44 |
| Free throws | 11-14 | 22-29 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 27 |
| Assists | 13 | 13 |
| Steals | 11 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 30 |
| Fouls | 22 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-45DaMariee Jones made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Jacobs.
- 2nd Half39-45Michael Jacobs made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-46Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-47Yaphet Moundi made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-49Yaphet Moundi made Layup. Assisted by Colby Garland.
- 2nd Half40-49Michael Jacobs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-49Michael Jacobs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-49Michael Jacobs made Layup.
- 2nd Half43-51Colby Garland made Jumper.
- 2nd Half43-52Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-52Michael Jacobs made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-53Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-54Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-55Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-55Malek Abdelgowad made Layup. Assisted by Michael Jacobs.
- 2nd Half47-56Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-56Michael Jacobs made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-58Ben Roseborough made Jumper. Assisted by Yaphet Moundi.
- 2nd Half50-58Malek Abdelgowad made Layup. Assisted by Keith Lamar.
- 2nd Half50-60Yaphet Moundi made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-62Yaphet Moundi made Layup. Assisted by Colby Garland.
- 2nd Half50-64Ben Roseborough made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-64Terrance Dixon Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-64Terrance Dixon Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-66Yaphet Moundi made Layup. Assisted by Jermaine Washington.
- 2nd Half52-69Jermaine Washington made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-69Ashton Magee made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-70Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-71Ben Roseborough made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-71Michael Jacobs made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-74Sadraque NgaNga made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Roseborough.
- 2nd Half58-74Michael Jacobs made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half61-74Michael Jacobs made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Amboree.
- 2nd Half61-75Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-76Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-79Sadraque NgaNga made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Colby Garland.
- 2nd Half64-79Joe Manning made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Jacobs.
- 2nd Half64-80Colby Garland made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-80Lionel Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-80Lionel Bell made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours San José State Spartans, below favours Southern Jaguars.
Venue
- Provident Credit Union Event CenterSan Jose, CA
- Attendance1773
- OfficialsJanetta Graham, Scott Brown, Randy Richardson
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