| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFA | 19 | 37 | 17 | 73 |
| SJSU | 31 | 25 | 15 | 71 |
Joyce 3 lifts Air Force past San Jose State in 2OT, 73-71
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Chris Joyce hit a 3-pointer with five seconds left in the second overtime and Air Force pulled out a 73-71 win to keep San Jose State winless in Mountain West Conference action on Saturday night.
Not that the Spartans went easily. Brae Ivey scored at the basket with :20 left in the first overtime to tie the game at 65-65. His 3 with :04 left in regulation tied the game at 56-56.
Caleb Morris put the Falcons on top with a 3 to start the second overtime. Seneca Knight's layup with :26 left put the Spartans on top, 71-70, but he missed the free throw to make it a 3-point play and Air Force controlled the rebound. Joyce took a feed from Sid Tomes and hit the game winner and Noah Baumann missed a 3 to win it for San Jose State with a second left.
Lavelle Scottie and A.J. Walker each scored 14 points to lead Air Force (9-11, 4-4) and Ryan Swan pulled down 17 rebounds.
Michael Steadman finished with 24 points and Ivey added another 18 for San Jose State (3-16, 0-7).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Gaston
- Ruben Ramos
- Jon Stigliano
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| San Diego State | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Boise State | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| New Mexico | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Colorado State | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Nevada | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Wyoming | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Fresno State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Air Force | 0-1 | 1 | 3-9 |
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