Walker’s free throws allow Air Force to escape Denver, 79-75
DENVER -- A.J. Walker converted a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to secure a 79-75 Air Force win over Denver on Saturday afternoon.
Walker finished with 21 points to lead the Falcons (5-6), adding seven rebounds and dishing three assists.
Jase Townsend scored at the basket and Ray Kowalski hit a 3-pointer with :06 left to pull the Pioneers within two points. After Walker doubled the Air Force lead, Ade Murkey missed a 3 at the buzzer.
Lavelle Scottie added 17 points and Ryan Swan added another 16 for Air Force.
Murkey finished with 26 points and six assists to lead Denver (4-8). Townsend had 23 points and Kowalski added another 10 off the bench.
Game Information
Magness Arena
8:00 PM, 14 December 2019
Denver, CO
Attendance: 1,170
- Referees:
- Brian McNutt
- Steve Honacki
- Bobby Daw
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| San Diego State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Boise State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Colorado State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fresno State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| San José State | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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