Walker scores 27 to lift Air Force past Holy Cross 72-53
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- — A.J. Walker had 27 points as Air Force led wire-to-wire and beat Holy Cross 72-53 at the Sunshine Jam on Saturday, advancing to the championship game.
Joseph Octave had 12 points for Air Force (3-1). Jake Heidbreder added 11 points. Ethan Taylor had 11 points and six assists.
Kyrell Luc had 15 points for the Crusaders (1-3). Gerrale Gates added 14 points and eight rebounds. Louth-M Coulibaly had 10 points and seven rebounds.
Bo Montgomery, whose 13.0 points per game ranked second on the Crusaders, made one basket for two points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Meeks
- Matt Palumb
- Robert Riley Jr.
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
American University | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
Army | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
Boston University | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
Navy | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
Colgate | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
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 |