Regardless of the sport, San Jose State and Fresno State do not get along. The two schools have a long-standing rivalry on the gridiron, and there are plenty of bragging rights on the line when the two meet on the hardwood as well. Make sure to be in attendance when the Bulldogs come to town as you wouldn’t want to miss this matchup.
There are lots of local bragging rights on the line when San Jose State faces off with Santa Clara. The winner of the series between these two schools has bragging rights over the Bay Area, so you better believe that games between the Spartans and Broncos can get quite intense.
The rivalry between the Spartans and Aztecs may be a lot stronger in football, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of bad blood between the two when they square off in basketball. There are always bragging rights on the line when San Jose State and San Diego State meet, so circle the date on the schedule when the Spartans play the Aztecs.
San Jose State Spartans Stadium Guide
In Game
College Hoops fans visiting San Jose will want to take some time to attend a San Jose State basketball game. The Event Center is a quaint little arena, and you can get tickets at very affordable prices making a Spartans game a great impromptu stop during a trip to San Jose or the Bay Area.
The pep band does an excellent job of providing entertainment throughout the game, and they aren’t afraid to get under the skin of opponents. You’ll also be able to get tickets near the action at a San Jose State game, so if there is a team you want to see then a Spartans game offers an excellent opportunity to see them up close.
Additionally, the Event Center is situated in downtown San Jose, so you’ll find plenty of nearby entertainment before and after the game. There are lots of bars and restaurants nearby, and if you’re a hockey fan, the NHL’s San Jose Sharks play only a mile away making it easy for you to do a San Jose State game-Sharks game double header.
Attending a Spartans basketball game is a fun experience and a great way to spend some time during a trip to San Jose.
The Event Center is home to a beautiful court that depicts Spartan warriors going into battle. The unique court design is quite fun and does an excellent job of making the Event Center feel like the home court of the Spartans.
Above the court are several banners celebrating the Spartans accomplishments from over the years. The banners show off the Spartans three NCAA Tournament appearances and add a nice touch to the arena.
All you need to do is form a circle with your pointer finger and thumb while extending your other three fingers and everyone will know you’re a Spartan. This popular hand gesture is a great way for Spartans fans to show off their school pride to fellow fans and pumps up the crowd at games.
Sammy Spartan pumps up the San Jose State crowd like no one else as this mascot provides lots of in-game entertainment with his smooth dance moves and outrageous antics. Look for Sammy to energize the crowd particularly at big moments in the game.
The Spartan Pep Band put on a great show and do an excellent job of pumping up the crowd throughout the game. The band provides a lot of the atmosphere found inside Event Center Arena, so enjoy their performance throughout the game.
Fight on for dear old San Jose State;
Fight on for victory!
We are with you in every way.
No matter what the price may be!
Onward for Sparta noble and true,
Fight hard in everything you do!
And so we’ll Fight! (RAH!) Win! (RAH!)
March onward down the field and we will win the day!
(CHANT)
S…J…S…U
S J S U
S-J-S-U
SAN JOSE STATE!
(Repeat First Verse)
Alma Mater
Hail, Spartans, Hail!
Hail, gold, blue and white!
We pledge our hearts and hands,
To keep thy colors ever bright,
Forward we go!
We will not fail!
Sing to our Alma Mater,
Hail! Hail! Hail!
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