One of the long-standing maxims of basketball is don't let a team hang around if you have them on the ropes. Apply the proverbial killer instinct and bury the opponent or regret may be in your future.
Santa Clara a-l-m-o-s-t learned this lesson tonight as the Broncos had San Jose State University in position to apply the hammer at different times and failed to do so, either sledge or ball peen. So the Spartans staged a late second half comeback that brought a degree of unease to Broncoville before Coach Kerry Keating's guys triumphed 89-77.
The Spartans were down 42-28 at the half after shooting 7-24.
The second 20 minutes shooting numbers: 17-31.
In 27 minutes, Jaleel Williams posted 20 points, aided by a marvelous 8-8 from the foul line.
Chris Cunningham went for 12/7 but it's a mystery again why he put up such few shots -- just five. That has to change.
Yes, he's but a freshman but point Jalen James can't continue with six turnovers per game, like tonight. His learning curve with that particular aspect will be crucial.
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