Utah State secured a decisive 87-58 victory over Air Force, extending their winning streak. Ian Martinez led the Aggies with 16 points, while Air Force struggled to keep pace, suffering their 10th consecutive loss.
Ian Martinez scored a game-high 16 points, leading Utah State to an 87-58 victory over Air Force on Saturday night. Martinez shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, for the Aggies (18-2, 8-1 Mountain West Conference). Isaac Johnson added 12 points, while Mason Falslev contributed 11 points. For Air Force (3-17, 0-9), Ethan Taylor led the scoring with 18 points and six rebounds. Kyle Marshall and Caleb Walker each added nine points.
The loss extended Air Force's losing streak to 10 games. Utah State took control early, taking the lead less than four minutes into the game and never relinquishing it. At halftime, the score stood at 42-33 in favor of the Aggies, with Martinez leading the charge with nine points. In the second half, Utah State pulled away with a 13-0 run, extending a seven-point lead to 20 points. The Aggies outscored Air Force by 20 points in the second half, with Martinez contributing a team-high seven points.
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