San Diego State Aztecs @ Air Force Falcons
Walker scores 19, Air Force closes out San Diego State
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- AJ Walker scored 19 points and Air Force closed with a 14-4 run to defeat San Diego State 62-48 on Saturday.
Ryan Swan had 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Falcons (6-10, 1/3 Mountain West) and Lavelle Scottie added 16 points with 11 rebounds.
Jalen McDaniels led San Diego State (9-7, 1-2) with 18 points and 11 rebounds. McDaniels, a sophomore forward, is averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds in his last four games.
After McDaniels made a layup to draw the Aztecs within 48-44, Walker scored seven points in an 11-0 run that left the Falcons ahead 59-44 with 2:42 remaining. A 3-pointer by Scottie matched the biggest lead for Air Force, 62-46, with 1:55 to go.
Scottie's jumper to open the second half also gave Air Force a 16-point lead. San Diego State trailed 28-14 at halftime after making only five field goals, missing all seven 3-point attempts, in the first half.
Air Force shot 30 percent in the first half; San Diego State 23 percent.
Game Information
Colorado Springs, CO

Referee:Brent Meaux
Referee:Larry Spaulding
Referee:Mike Scyphers

2025-26 Standings
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-13 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |
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