Josh Uduje delivered a career-defining performance Saturday night, powering San Jose State to an 82-73 road victory against Wyoming in a Mountain West Conference clash. The junior guard’s 29-point explosion – including 12 critical second-half points – sealed the Spartans' sixth conference win amid a back-and-forth battle featuring 11 lead changes.
Uduje’s all-around dominance extended beyond scoring, with three steals that disrupted Wyoming’s offensive rhythm. Teammates Latrell Davis (17 points, 8 rebounds) and Sadaidriene Hall (16 points) provided crucial support, combining for 13-of-22 shooting from the field.
The Cowboys countered with Obi Agbim’s 20-point effort and Jordan Nesbitt’s 18-point, 7-rebound contribution, but couldn’t contain San Jose State’s late surge. Key factors in the outcome included:
- 45-34 shooting advantage for San Jose State
- 15 points off Wyoming turnovers
- 32 points in the paint despite Wyoming’s size
With this win, the Spartans (13-16, 6-11 MWC) improve their tournament seeding prospects while handing Wyoming (12-16, 5-12) their third consecutive loss. The victory marks San Jose State’s first season sweep of Wyoming since 2019, demonstrating significant program progress under fourth-year coach Tim Miles.
Analysts highlight Uduje’s improved shot selection as a turning point – his 10-of-16 field goal performance included multiple drives through Wyoming’s top-ranked conference defense.
“When Josh attacks the rim with that confidence, he changes our entire offensive dynamic,”noted Spartan radio analyst Brandon Chambers during the broadcast.
The game’s intensity reflected both teams’ desperation in conference standings, with San Jose State now positioned to potentially avoid the Mountain West Tournament play-in round. With one regular season game remaining, all eyes turn to Thursday’s matchup against Fresno State – a critical test for the surging Spartans.