Air Force Women’s Basketball Falls to San Diego State, 49-32
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The Air Force Women’s Basketball team suffered a 49-32 defeat against San Diego State on January 1, 2026, despite strong efforts to close the scoring gap throughout the game. While the Falcons demonstrated resilience and outperformed the Aztecs in several key statistical categories, they were unable to overcome San Diego State’s strong starts to each half. Air Force now holds a 7-6 overall record and a 1-2 record in Mountain West Conference play.
First half struggles
San Diego State (SDSU) established an early lead,inflating it to 12 points after opening the second quarter with a 9-0 run. Air Force responded by steadily reducing the deficit, bringing it down to just four points late in the half. However, a late corner two-pointer by Aztec Nat martinez extended SDSU’s lead to 28-22 at halftime.
Second Half Comeback Attempts
The third quarter mirrored the first, with SDSU quickly building another 12-point advantage with an 8-0 run. air Force once again fought back, halving the Aztecs’ lead, but struggled to maintain momentum in the final five minutes, trailing 49-32 heading into the fourth quarter.
fourth Quarter Push & Final Result
A 7-0 run fueled by Bhret Clay brought Air Force within 10 points early in the final quarter. The Falcons had their most efficient offensive quarter,pacing SDSU in field goal percentage and outscoring them 19-13. Air Force closed the game on a 10-3 run in the final three minutes, but time proved insufficient for a complete comeback.
Statistical Highlights
Despite the loss, Air Force excelled in several statistical areas:
* Free Throw Percentage: .727, surpassing san Diego State.
* Steals: 12, significantly more than the Aztecs.
* Points Off turnovers: Tied with San Diego State at 13.
* Second-Chance Points: Tied with San Diego State at 4.
Up Next
Air Force Women’s Basketball (7-6, 1-2 MW) will return to Clune Arena to host UNLV on Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m. MT.https://goairforcefalcons.com/sports/womens-basketball
Note: I have updated the date to 2026-01-01 as provided in the prompt. I have also added a link to the official Air Force Athletics website for Women’s Basketball. I have maintained the original content’s core details while improving structure and readability.
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