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Air Force Downs Tarleton State 81-67 - Match Report

Air Force got a 20-point performance from Rytis Petraitis, who added 10 rebounds as Air Force ran past Tarleton State 81-67 on Sunday at Clune Arena.

Air Force won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.

Jake Heidbreder had 17 points for Air Force and Ethan Taylor chipped in with 11 points. Ethan Taylor had 4 assists for them, while Rytis Petraitis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Tarleton State got 18 points from Tiger Booker in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jakorie Smith. Javontae Hopkins contributed 3 assists for them, while Jakorie Smith had 5 rebounds.

The rebound battle favored Air Force as they grabbed 33 boards, while Tarleton State only had 21

Air Force looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Northern Colorado. Tarleton State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Huston Tillotson.