San Jose State Routs UTSA 95-74 in Opener
Joey Chammaa scored 27 points as the Spartans never trailed in a season-opening win on Monday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
San Jose State defeated UTSA 95-74 in its season opener on Monday. The Spartans took the lead with 10:53 left in the first half and never trailed again, building a 45-27 halftime advantage.
Why it matters
The win gives San Jose State a strong start to its season and an early statement of its offensive balance. The result also shows the Spartans can pull away in the second half, a key trait as the season progresses.
Mekhi Mason shot 8 of 16 from the floor and 5 of 11 from three-point range for 26 points. Robert Vaihola went 6 of 6 from the floor for 13 points, and the extraction does not include season-long comparisons for either player.
The players
San Jose State Spartans
The men's basketball program of San Jose State University, a Mountain West Conference member based in San Jose, California.
UTSA Roadrunners
The men's basketball program of the University of Texas at San Antonio, which competes in NCAA Division I.
Joey Chammaa
A San Jose State guard who led his team with 27 points and six assists in the season-opening win.
Mekhi Mason
A San Jose State player who scored 26 points on 5 of 11 three-point shooting in the opener.
The details
Joey Chammaa scored 27 points and recorded six assists for San Jose State, while Mekhi Mason added 26 points. Preston Turner and Shey Eberwein each scored 15 points for UTSA, and Isaiah Coleman added 12.
Timeline
Monday: San Jose State defeated UTSA 95-74 in its season opener.
Season Trajectory
Season openers carry limited weight in the standings, but a wide margin over a conference-level opponent gives San Jose State an early read on its rotation depth. The Spartans will look to carry the second-half pace from this game into their next matchups.
The 27-point margin and Mason's 5-of-11 three-point performance give fantasy managers an early read on San Jose State's scoring options. Fans can track the Spartans' next game to see whether the second-half offense holds up against stronger competition.
The takeaway
San Jose State's balanced scoring, with two players reaching 26 points or more, shows a team that can win without relying on one player. Watching whether that balance continues will be the clearest signal of how the season develops.
Further reading
For more on the Spartans' season, see the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yakima Herald-Republic.
