Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ San José State Spartans
Steadman's late scores gives San Jose State 67-65 win
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Michael Steadman drove for a layup and followed with a free throw in the final seconds to give San Jose State a 67-65 win over Bethune-Cookman on Thursday night to halt a six-game losing skid.
The Spartans (2-6) had not won since beating Life Pacific in the opening game of the season.
The teams swapped the lead throughout as there were 18 lead changes with 16 ties. Bethune-Cookman's Cletrell Pope made a layup for a 65-64 lead with 1:05 left in the game. Steadman quickly answered with a layup to retake the lead. Steadman was fouled when he pulled down a defensive rebound after Leon Redd missed a jump shot. Steadman, who finished with 15 points and 13 rebounds, split a pair of free throws with four seconds left for the final score. Bethune-Cookman's Wali Parks missed a trey as time expired.
Oumar Barry added 13 points and Noah Baumann, who hit three 3s, finished with 12.
Mark Gordon had 16 points for Bethune-Cookman (4-6). Redd was 3 of 9 from distance for 13 points and Malik Maitland added 10.
Game Information
San Jose, CA
Referee:Eric Curry
Referee:Steve Olsen
Referee:Tommy Nunez
2025-26 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 14-3 | - | 17-13 |
| Alabama A&M | 10-7 | 4 | 17-13 |
| Southern | 10-7 | 4 | 14-16 |
| Florida A&M | 10-7 | 4 | 13-15 |
| Texas Southern | 10-7 | 4 | 12-16 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 9-8 | 5 | 12-18 |
| Jackson State | 9-8 | 5 | 10-20 |
| Prairie View A&M | 8-9 | 6 | 13-17 |
| Alabama State | 7-10 | 7 | 10-20 |
| Alcorn State | 7-10 | 7 | 8-21 |
| Grambling | 6-11 | 8 | 12-18 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-15 | 12 | 3-28 |
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 14-5 | - | 24-6 |
| New Mexico | 13-5 | 0.5 | 22-7 |
| San Diego State | 13-6 | 1 | 19-10 |
| Grand Canyon | 12-7 | 2 | 19-11 |
| Boise State | 11-8 | 3 | 19-11 |
| Nevada | 11-8 | 3 | 19-11 |
| UNLV | 11-8 | 3 | 16-14 |
| Colorado State | 10-8 | 3.5 | 19-10 |
| Wyoming | 8-11 | 6 | 17-13 |
| Fresno State | 7-12 | 7 | 13-17 |
| San José State | 3-16 | 11 | 8-22 |
| Air Force | 0-19 | 14 | 3-27 |
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