San Diego State Aztecs Overcome Air Force Falcons in a Show of Precision and Control
The San Diego State Aztecs, ranked 24th, secured a convincing victory over the unranked Air Force Falcons with a final score of 77-64. The Aztecs' season record now stands at an impressive 24-0, while the Falcons' record reflects their struggle at 0-24. The game unfolded at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs before an audience of 1,556 fans.
The San Diego State Aztecs demonstrated remarkable accuracy throughout the game, with a field goal percentage of 51 and converting half of their three-point attempts. Their free throw performance was also solid at 73 percent. In contrast, the Falcons shot just below par from the field with a percentage of 46 and were less effective from the free-throw line at only 57 percent.
Defensively, the Aztecs showed dominance by registering five blocks to the Falcons' two and outperforming them in steals with eight compared to seven for Air Force. This defensive prowess contributed to their ability to score eighteen points off turnovers while limiting their opponents to just six points from similar opportunities.
On offense, San Diego State's teamwork shone through as they tallied fourteen assists against ten by Air Force. They also capitalized on fast-break situations scoring eight points which underscored their dynamic playstyle. The team's rebounding effort was strong as well; they collected twenty-nine rebounds including twenty defensive boards which helped limit second-chance points for the Falcons.
A key factor in this matchup was ball control; while both teams committed nineteen personal fouls each, San Diego State managed fewer turnovers (nine) than Air Force (fourteen), demonstrating better possession management throughout both halves.
As fans look forward to future games, they can anticipate seeing more action from their team as San Diego State Aztecs are scheduled to face off against Nevada Wolf Pack on February 9th at Lawlor Events Center in Reno. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one starting at five o'clock PM Pacific Time.