Air Force holds off Denver 73-65
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Caleb Morris scored 16 points and Air Force made 9 of 10 free throws in the final 69 seconds to defeat Denver 73-65 on Wednesday night.
Lavelle Scottie added 14 points with nine rebounds for the Falcons (4-5) with Chris Joyce scoring 13 and Pervis Louder 12.
AJ Walker had a 3-point play with 11:18 remaining, the third and last time Air Force had a 10-point lead in the second half. Joseph Lanzi, who had a career-high 14 points for the Pioneers (2-7), hit a 3 and a layup to cut the deficit to 57-54 with 4:19 to play.
Air Force answered with five quick points before another Lanzi 3 made it a five-point game but down the stretch the Falcons were too good from the line. The Falcons were 17 of 19 on free throws in the second half after going 1 of 2 in the first.
Joe Rosga had 17 points, giving him 1,370 for his career, moving past Eric Benzel for 10th on the Denver career list.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Scirotto
- Brad Ferrle
- Lewis Garrison
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 7-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Omaha | 7-1 | - | 13-10 |
| South Dakota State | 6-2 | 1 | 15-8 |
| North Dakota State | 5-3 | 2 | 16-7 |
| South Dakota | 4-4 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Kansas City | 2-5 | 4.5 | 10-12 |
| North Dakota | 2-6 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Denver | 1-6 | 5.5 | 7-15 |
| Oral Roberts | 1-7 | 6 | 5-16 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 9-1 | - | 19-2 |
| New Mexico | 9-1 | - | 17-4 |
| Colorado State | 8-2 | 1 | 14-7 |
| San Diego State | 7-3 | 2 | 14-5 |
| Boise State | 6-4 | 3 | 14-7 |
| UNLV | 5-5 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Wyoming | 4-6 | 5 | 11-10 |
| Nevada | 3-7 | 6 | 11-10 |
| San José State | 3-7 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Fresno State | 1-9 | 8 | 5-16 |
| Air Force | 0-10 | 9 | 3-18 |
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