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Recap - Air Force Defeats New Mexico 60-58

Air Force grabbed a 60-58 win over New Mexico on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Lavelle Scottie at Clune Arena.

Air Force won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -2.5-point spread.

Air Force got 14 points from Ryan Swan and another 11 points from Caleb Morris. A.J. Walker contributed 5 assists, while Ryan Swan cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

New Mexico got 18 points from JaQuan Lyle in a losing cause and another 16 points from Vance Jackson. JaQuan Lyle contributed 6 assists for them, while JaQuan Lyle had 8 rebounds.

Air Force trailed at halftime, 33-29.

Air Force had a 36-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Air Force looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Colorado State. New Mexico will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Utah State.