Walker scores 27 to carry Air Force past Denver 66-65
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- — A.J. Walker had 27 points as Air Force held off Denver 66-65 on Wednesday.
Jake Heidbreder made a pair of foul shots with 30 seconds to put the Falcons up by the final margin. Denver called an immediate timeout to set a play but Taelyr Gatlin missed a 3-point attempt as time expired.
Ethan Taylor had 11 points and 10 rebounds for Air Force (5-1), which earned its fifth straight win. Jeffrey Mills distributed seven assists.
Michael Henn had 16 points and nine rebounds for the Pioneers (3-4), KJ Hunt scored 15 with six assists and Jordan Johnson scored 12.
The Pioneers now have lost three of their last four.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Meaux
- Verne Harris
- Larry Spaulding
2024-25 Summit League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 10-4 |
South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 9-5 |
South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 9-6 |
Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 8-7 |
Denver | 0-0 | - | 6-9 |
North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
Omaha | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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 |