Schakel carries San Diego St. past Air Force 98-61
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- — Jordan Schakel had 18 points to lead five San Diego State players in double figures as the Aztecs easily defeated Air Force 98-61 on Friday night.
Aguek Arop and Adam Seiko added 14 points apiece for the Aztecs. Keith Dinwiddie Jr. and Nathan Mensah chipped in 13 points each.
The 98 points were a season best for San Diego State (10-4, 4-3 Mountain West Conference), which also achieved a season-high 27 assists. Meanwhile, the Aztecs forced a season-high 27 turnovers.
San Diego State dominated the first half and led 52-16 at halftime. The Falcons’ 16 first-half points were a season low for the team.
A.J. Walker had 17 points for the Falcons (4-9, 2-7). Ameka Akaya added 12 points.
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2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
San Diego State | 14-3 | - | 23-5 |
Utah State | 15-4 | - | 20-9 |
Colorado State | 14-4 | 0.5 | 20-8 |
Boise State | 14-6 | 1.5 | 19-9 |
Nevada | 10-7 | 4 | 16-10 |
Fresno State | 9-11 | 6.5 | 12-12 |
UNLV | 8-10 | 6.5 | 12-15 |
Wyoming | 7-9 | 6.5 | 14-11 |
San José St | 3-13 | 10.5 | 5-16 |
Air Force | 3-17 | 12.5 | 5-20 |
New Mexico | 2-15 | 12 | 6-16 |