COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — In a commanding performance on Saturday night, Ian Martinez led the way for Utah State with 16 points as they triumphed over Air Force with a score of 87-58.

Martinez showcased his shooting prowess, hitting 5 of 9 shots from the floor, including an impressive 4 of 7 from behind the arc. The Aggies improved their record to 18-2 overall and 8-1 in the Mountain West Conference. Isaac Johnson contributed 12 points, connecting on 4 of 6 attempts from three-point territory. Meanwhile, Mason Falslev rounded out the scoring with 11 points, having made 4 of 10 field goals and shooting effectively from the free-throw line, going 2 for 3.

On the other side, Ethan Taylor was the standout for the Falcons, finishing the game with 18 points and grabbing six rebounds. Kyle Marshall added to the effort with nine points and three blocks, while Caleb Walker chipped in with nine points and five assists. This defeat marked the 10th consecutive loss for Air Force, who now hold a record of 3-17 and remain winless in their conference at 0-9.

Utah State seized control early in the contest, establishing a lead within the first four minutes that they never relinquished. At halftime, the score was 42-33, with Martinez having contributed nine points to the Aggies’ total. They began to pull away decisively in the second half, embarking on a 13-0 scoring run that ballooned their lead from seven to 20 points. By the end of the game, Utah State had outscored Air Force by 20 points in that second half alone, with Martinez again stepping up as he led the team with seven points in that period.