Spartans to Face Alabama State on Sunday Night at Home - SJSU Athletics

The San José State men’s basketball team will host Alabama State on Sunday, November 15, at 6 p.m. at the Provident Credit Union Event Center, sjsuspartans.com reported.

The matchup gives the Spartans a chance to build on a 1-2 record as they play nine out of 14 non-conference games at home. Alabama State enters the contest at 1-2 after opening its season against Texas A&M, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University.

This weekend meeting marks the second all-time game between the two programs. The previous matchup took place on November 15, 2022, at the same San Jose venue, where the Spartans secured a 70-57 victory.

San José State Shows Efficient Shooting Despite Roster Turnover

San José State opened its season with a 95-74 win over UTSA, powered by an overhauled roster featuring eight new players from the transfer portal alongside just two returners. Those returning players—Pasha Goodarzi and JaVaughn Hannah—account for 7.2 percent of last season’s scoring, which marks the lowest in the Mountain West.

Despite the roster turnover, the Spartans have shot efficiently early in the year. The team ranks first in the conference in field goal and free throw percentage, while sitting second in three-point percentage.

Spartans to Face Alabama State on Sunday Night at Home - SJSU Athletics

Nationally, San José State ranks 19th with a .540 field goal percentage and 13th with a .629 effective field goal percentage. Individual contributors have driven those numbers, with Joey Chammaa averaging 19.3 points per game and Mekhi Mason adding 19.0 points per game.

Chammaa leads the Mountain West by shooting .563 from beyond the arc, while Mason ranks third with a .500 three point percentage. On the boards, Robert Vaihola stands third in the conference with 8.0 rebounds per game.

Scouting the Hornets

Alabama State was picked seventh out of 12 teams in the SWAC preseason poll, receiving 102 points and one first-place vote. Head coach Chris Wright leads the squad in his first season at the helm following a 10-22 campaign last year.

The Hornets previously experienced a strong run in the 2024-25 season, winning the SWAC and earning an NCAA Tournament berth. They defeated Saint Francis before bowing out to Auburn in the Round of 64.

Paul McMillan IV leads Alabama State into Sunday’s matchup as the team’s top scorer, averaging 15.7 points per game.

How to Watch and Buy Tickets for the Game

Fans can watch the game live on MW+ or listen through the SJSU Spartans Sports Media Network. Tickets and live statistics are available through the athletic department’s official portals on sjsuspartans.com.

The contest also puts San José State head coach Tim Miles one win away from reaching 350 career Division I victories.