San Diego St defeats Air Force 81-58

Air Force Falls Short in Conference Showdown at San Diego State

The Aztecs dominated the Falcons with a resounding 81-58 victory, sending a statement win into the books on Friday night.

The home crowd was electric as San Diego State took to the court at Viejas Arena, eager to prove their conference prowess. The Aztecs' high-powered offense came out swinging, building a 33-30 halftime lead that ultimately proved insurmountable for Air Force.

San Diego State's balanced attack was on full display, with 31 field goals from 61 attempts (51.0%) and 21 two-pointers from 39 attempts (53.8%). The Aztecs also showed impressive rebounding prowess, snatching up 35 boards while limiting Air Force to just 26.

The Falcons struggled to find their footing on offense, managing only 19 field goals from 46 attempts (41.0%) and 11 two-pointers from 22 attempts (50.0%). Despite a strong effort from Air Force's 3-point shooting unit, the Aztecs' defense held them to just 8 makes from 24 attempts (33.0%).

The decisive factor in the game was San Diego State's superiority on the glass, where they outrebounded the Falcons by 9. This advantage led to numerous easy points off putbacks and second-chance opportunities.

For Air Force, the result served as a tough reality check in conference play. Despite the loss, there were still moments of brilliance from their offense, including a strong showing from their free-throw unit (12/16).