Pepperdine led San Jose State University 44-34 at the half and more than likely entered the locker room feeling rather comfortable as team leaders Brendan Lane had 12 points and forward Stacy Davis 10. The shooting percentage difference between the teams: 52% to 31%.
But with eight minutes remaining, the Spartans were up 68-65, leaning on hot three-point shooting.
With just less than five minutes on the clock, the Waves were up 72-68.
At the 2:45 mark, it was tied at 75. Rashad Muhammad then hit a three-pointer
With 33 sticks showing, Jaleel Williams also hit a trey.
SJSU won the second 20 minutes in a remarkable production of points, 49-33.
Lane just missed a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. He also blocked six shots. Davis finished with 20/9.
For the Spartans, junior forward Jaleel Williams led with 23 points plus he added eight rebounds. JC transfer newcomer Devante Wilson was en fuego from three-point range, going 6-10 on his way to an early career high of 20 points. Forward Chris Cunningham contributed 11 rebounds to the cause.
San Jose State University was a best for the season 14-27 from beyond the arc. and enjoyed a season low six turnovers. The Spartan shooting from distance breakdown: 4-12 first half, 10-15 second half. The Wave went 5-11 and then 0-11.
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