Air Force Falcons @ Denver Pioneers
5-6, 3-1 Away
79
5-6, 3-1 Away
4-8, 3-2 Home
75
4-8, 3-2 Home
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
Denver, CO
Referee:Brian McNutt
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Bobby Daw
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mountain 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 |
| Summit League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 14-2 | - | 27-8 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 12-4 | 2 | 24-10 |
| North Dakota | 10-6 | 4 | 18-17 |
| South Dakota | 8-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Omaha | 8-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Denver | 8-8 | 6 | 15-17 |
| South Dakota State | 7-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Oral Roberts | 4-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Kansas City | 1-15 | 13 | 4-27 |
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