Falcons Unable To Finish Rally Against San José State

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Air Force men's basketball (4-12, 2-10 MW) dropped a 75-62 Mountain West contest to San José State (5-11, 3-9 MW) Saturday afternoon at Ability 360 Sports & Fitness Center. Junior AJ Walker scored 16 points to lead the Falcons.

Air Force dug its self a big hole in the first half, trailing by as many as 16 points. The Falcons got game down to three points late in the game, but could not get over the hump. Three three's by Trey Smith of SJSU with under five minutes to play put the game out of reach.

Air Force had four reach double figures in scoring, led by Walker's 16. Walker also added a season-high six assists. Nikc Jackson added 14 points and four assists. Chris Joyce scored 13 points to go with three rebounds. Glen McClintock was the fourth Falcon in double figures, scoring 12 points and just missing a double-double with eight rebounds.

San Jose State opened with a 10-0 run and built to a 39-28 halftime time lead. The Spartans shot 62 percent from the field and 56 percent from three point range in the opening half.

The Falcons stormed back in the second half, getting to within three at 56-53 with 7:10 to go. Air Force had several shots to tie the game, but were unable to convert.

Forward Ralph Agee led San Jose State with 22 points on 9 of 11 shooting. Trey Smith added 21 points with five three's and Sebastian Mendoza 13.

Air Force returns to action Feb. 6 at UNLV. Tip time is 1 pm PT and the game will be televised by CBS Sports.

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