Air Force Falcons Stumble as San Diego State Aztecs Soar at Viejas Arena

The Air Force Falcons faced a challenging encounter against the San Diego State Aztecs, resulting in a 81-58 loss. This outcome brought the Falcons' record to 0-1, while the Aztecs improved to 1-0.

First Half

The game began with both teams displaying strong defensive efforts. The Falcons managed to keep pace with the Aztecs early on, thanks in part to Kam Sanders' contribution of 13 points and 4 assists. Despite their efforts, the Academy trailed by 3 points at halftime with a score of 33-30. The first half saw Lucas Hobin making an impact with his shooting accuracy, contributing significantly to keeping the score close.

Second Half

As play resumed, SDSU's offensive prowess became evident. The Aztec Nation capitalized on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities, widening their lead significantly. Their bench players contributed an impressive total of 47 points throughout the game. Meanwhile, Eli Robinson stood out for the Airmen with his efficient shooting and defensive plays but was unable to shift momentum back in favor of his team.

Final Quarter

In the final stretch of play at Viejas Arena, San Diego State continued their dominance by extending their lead further through strategic ball movement and effective field goal execution. The Falcons struggled against SDSU's defense which forced numerous turnovers leading directly to points off turnovers for SDSU.

Despite valiant efforts from players like A.J Patterson who showed resilience on both ends of court; ultimately it was not enough as Air Force fell short against a formidable opponent.

For fans looking forward: mark your calendars! Next up is another exciting matchup where our beloved Academy will host Wyoming Cowboys at Clune Arena on December 30th at 4:00 PM EST; catch all action live via MW Network online broadcast!

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