Pacific gets out of the blocks quick to beat Air Force 83-71
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Robert Gallinat scored 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Pacific used a strong first half to beat Air Force 83-71 Tuesday night to give the Tigers their first win of the season.
Miles Reynolds scored 11 of his 16 points from the free-throw line, Jack Williams scored 13, Anthony Townes 11 and Jahlil Tripp had 10 rebounds for Pacific (1-3).
Townes scored Pacific's first three baskets, Gallinat made 1 of 2 free throws and Williams buried a 3-pointer off his steal and Pacific led 10-1. The Falcons called timeout, but Pacific continued its run and led 24-8 after Tripp's layup. The Tigers led 47-29 at halftime.
Sid Tomes' 3-pointer with 6:37 to play brought the Falcons within 69-63, but they couldn't get closer.
Lavelle Scottie scored 15 points, Dane Norman 14 and Trevor Lyons 12 for Air Force (3-1).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Larry Spaulding
- Ryan McDaniel
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 17-1 | - | 28-4 |
| Gonzaga | 14-4 | 3 | 24-8 |
| San Francisco | 13-5 | 4 | 24-9 |
| Santa Clara | 12-6 | 5 | 20-12 |
| Oregon State | 10-8 | 7 | 20-12 |
| Washington State | 8-10 | 9 | 19-14 |
| Loyola Marymount | 8-10 | 9 | 17-15 |
| Portland | 7-11 | 10 | 12-20 |
| Pepperdine | 4-14 | 13 | 13-22 |
| Pacific | 4-14 | 13 | 9-24 |
| San Diego | 2-16 | 15 | 6-27 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17-3 | - | 25-6 |
| Colorado State | 16-4 | 1 | 22-9 |
| Utah State | 15-5 | 2 | 25-6 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Boise State | 14-6 | 3 | 22-9 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 6 | 17-14 |
| Nevada | 8-12 | 9 | 16-15 |
| San José State | 7-13 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Wyoming | 5-15 | 12 | 12-19 |
| Fresno State | 2-18 | 15 | 6-25 |
| Air Force | 1-19 | 16 | 4-27 |
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