Garland's 26 not enough as hot-shooting Bulldogs hand Spartans another road setback

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Despite a game-high 26 points from Colby Garland, San Jose State fell 82-68 to Fresno State on the road. The Spartans struggled to contain Fresno State's hot shooting from beyond the arc in the first half and were hurt by poor free throw shooting, going just 9-of-19 from the line. Fresno State's balanced scoring attack, led by Deshawn Gory, Jake Heidbreder, and Wilson Jacques, along with 11 made three-pointers, proved too much for the Spartans to overcome.

Why it matters

This loss continues a frustrating season for San Jose State, who have struggled to find consistent success around the standout play of Colby Garland. The Spartans' inability to win close games and overcome opponent runs has been a recurring issue, highlighting the need for more complementary production and improved team defense and free throw shooting.

The details

Garland shot an efficient 10-of-18 from the field and added 3 assists, but the Spartans were undone by Fresno State's 8-of-14 shooting from three-point range in the first half and the team's poor 9-of-19 performance at the free throw line. Fresno State's Deshawn Gory led a balanced attack with 14 points, while Jake Heidbreder added 20 and Wilson Jacques dominated the boards with 19 rebounds. San Jose State briefly cut the deficit to 7 points in the second half, but Fresno State responded with timely shots and free throws to maintain control.

• The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
• This was San Jose State's final road game before the Mountain West tournament.

What’s next

San Jose State faces Wyoming at home on Saturday afternoon for their final regular season game before the Mountain West tournament.