HENDERSON, Nev. — In a decisive matchup on Wednesday, Donavan Yap displayed an impressive performance, contributing 18 points to lead San Jose State to an 82-66 victory over Long Beach State.

Yap demonstrated his shooting finesse by connecting on 6 of 9 attempts from the field, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc, and converting 3 of 4 free-throw attempts. His efforts supported the Spartans, who improved their record to 4-5 for the season. Josh Uduje also had a notable game, adding 17 points and shooting 8 of 15 overall. Robert Vaihola rounded out the scoring with 14 points, making 5 of 6 from the field, while also contributing six rebounds and three blocks.

For Long Beach State, Kam Martin led the scoring with 17 points alongside seven assists, but the team faced continued struggles, bringing their record to 1-8. Devin Askew chipped in with 14 points, while Austin Johnson added 11. Unfortunately for the Beach, this game marked their eighth consecutive loss, extending their challenging streak.

The contest was competitive at first, with San Jose State carrying a narrow two-point advantage into halftime, primarily due to Uduje’s efforts, who scored 10 points before the break. In the second half, San Jose State took control for good after Sadaidriene Hall netted a shot just 16 minutes and 30 seconds in, solidifying their lead.

This strong performance from the Spartans highlights their resilience and potential as they move forward in the season, while Long Beach State will need to regroup quickly to alter their current trajectory.