Cool scores 41 to carry Idaho State past Air Force 89-79
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Tarik Cool scored 41 points with four three-pointers and converted all 15 of his foul shots as Idaho State defeated Air Force 89-79 on Thursday night.
Chier Maker scored a career-high 21 points and had eight rebounds for Idaho State (1-1), which made 12 of 29 three-pointers. Jared Stutzman added 11 points.
A.J. Walker had 17 points for the Falcons. Chris Joyce added 14 points and seven rebounds. Ryan Swan had 14 points.
Idaho State plays Montana-Western at home next Thursday. Air Force takes on Texas State at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John Gaffney
- David Hall
- Eric Curry
2024-25 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Montana | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Arizona | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Northern Colorado | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Weber State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Idaho State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Montana State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Eastern Washington | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Portland State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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