| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOIS | 34 | 44 | 78 |
| AFA | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Scottie scores 21, Air Force holds off Boise State 85-78
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Lavelle Scottie had 21 points as Air Force defeated Boise State 85-78 on Wednesday night.
Scottie hit 9 of 12 shots.
A.J. Walker had 18 points for Air Force (9-9, 3-3 Mountain West Conference). Ryan Swan added 17 points and three assists. Sid Tomes had 11 points for the Falcons.
Abu Kigab had 20 points for the Broncos (11-8, 3-4). Derrick Alston Jr. added 16 points. Alex Hobbs had 13 points.
Air Force led throughout the final 38 minutes of the game but rarely by double-digits. In the final 1 minute and 8 seconds, Boise State's Kigab made two 3-pointers and Alston made another but the Broncos were only able to draw as close as six points, 79-73, with 44 seconds remaining. Air Force hit 8 of 8 free throws in the final minute -- four by Tomes and two each by Swan and Walker.
Air Force plays Colorado State at home on Saturday. Boise State plays Utah State at home on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Randall
- Tony Padilla
- David Hall
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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