Women’s Basketball: SDSU Defeats [Team Name]

Air Force Women’s Basketball Falls to San Diego State in Road Contest

Despite a strong individual performance from senior Milahnie Perry, the Air Force Women’s Basketball team suffered a 62-51 defeat against San Diego State on Wednesday afternoon at Viejas Arena in San Diego. The Falcons showcased resilience but ultimately struggled to maintain offensive consistency throughout the contest.

The Air Force squad, now 7-6 overall and 1-2 in Mountain West Conference play, demonstrated flashes of brilliance against a tough SDSU opponent. Perry led all scorers with a game-high 18 points, shooting 8-of-16 from the field.Junior Jordyn Devaughn contributed 10 points, while freshman Bhret Clay had a career day, adding nine points and a personal-best seven rebounds. Senior Emily Adams also made her mark,recording eight points and a game-high three steals.

First Half Struggles and Aztec Control

The first quarter saw a tightly contested back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading possessions. Perry’s first basket of the game came at the buzzer, a contested jumper that left the score at 14-11 in favor of San Diego State.

The Aztecs quickly extended their lead in the second quarter with a 9-0 run, building a 12-point advantage.While the falcons fought back, chipping away at the deficit and narrowing the gap to just four points late in the half, a late basket by SDSU’s Nat Martinez maintained a 28-22 lead for the home team at halftime.

Did you know? – Milahnie Perry has now scored in double figures in nine of the Falcons’ 13 games this season, consistently leading the team in scoring.

SDSU Pulls away in the Third

San Diego State came out strong to start the third quarter, opening with an 8-0 run to regain a 12-point cushion. Air Force responded, halving the deficit, but a scoring drought over the final five minutes of the quarter allowed SDSU to extend their lead to 49-32. A key factor in the Aztecs’ success was their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities during crucial stretches of the game.

Late Rally Not Enough for Falcons

The fourth quarter saw a renewed effort from Air Force, fueled by a 7-0 run initiated by Clay.The Falcons actually outpaced SDSU in field goal percentage during the final frame and outscored them 19-13, closing the game on a 10-3 run in the last three minutes. However, the late surge proved insufficient to overcome the earlier deficit.

Pro tip – Effective rebounding is crucial in Mountain West Conference play. Air Force needs to focus on boxing out and securing defensive rebounds to limit opponents’ second-chance points.

statistical Highlights

Several statistical categories. The Falcons led San Diego State in free throw percentage (.727) and steals (12), and the teams were tied in points off turnovers (13) and second-chance points (four). These areas of strength highlight the Falcons’ determination and defensive intensity.

Looking ahead

Air Force Women’s Basketball (7-6, 1-2 MW) will return to Clune Arena to host UNLV on Saturday, January 3 at 1 p.m.MT.

Why: The Air Force Women’s Basketball team played a Mountain West Conference road game against San Diego State.
Who: Air force (7-6, 1-2 MW) lost to San Diego State 62-51. Milahnie Perry led Air Force with 18 points.
What: San Diego State controlled the game, particularly in the third quarter, building a lead Air Force couldn’t overcome despite a late rally.
How: SDSU built an early lead and extended it with strong starts to the second and third quarters. Air Force struggled with offensive consistency and a scoring drought in the third quarter proved decisive. The game ended with a final score of 62-51 in favor of san Diego State.