Martinez scores 21 to lead No. 22 Utah State past Air Force 72-60
Ian Martinez's 21 points lead No. 22 Utah State to a 72-60 victory over Air Force, securing their third straight win.
The Big PictureUtah State's strong performance with Martinez leading the way reinforces their position in the rankings and their pursuit of the Mountain West Conference regular season title.
By the Numbers- Martinez scored 21 points and shot 7-of-10 from the field.
- Utah State outscored Air Force 16-0 in fastbreak points.
- Air Force's Ethan Taylor led his team with 15 points.
- Utah State (24-5, 12-4 Mountain West) secured their third consecutive win.
- Air Force (9-19, 2-14) suffered their ninth loss in ten games.
- Utah State dominated Wire-to-wire, showcasing a robust defense and offensive efficiency.
Utah State will face San Jose State, while Air Force is set to play against Wyoming next.
Bottom LineUtah State's victory propelled by Ian Martinez's performance solidifies their standing in the rankings as they push towards the Mountain West Conference regular season title.
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