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Air Force hosts San Diego State in men’s basketball at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. The Falcons defeated the Aztecs 62-48. (photos by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Lavelle Scottie (12) passes past forward Matt Mitchell (11) in the first half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Air Force sings the Air Force song in celebration of their 62-48 win over San Diego on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Lavelle Scottie (12) passes the ball during the first half of the versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Scottie added 16 points to the board, helping the Falcons defeat the Aztecs 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons guard Chris Joyce (5) passes to forward Lavelle Scottie (12) in the first half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons’ forward Ryan Swan (34) powers past San Diego’s defense in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons’ guard A.J. Walker (10) move by Aztecs’ guard Jordan Schakel (20) in the first half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Highlights from the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Air Force celebrates their 62-48 win over San Diego on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons’ guard A.J. Walker (10) and guard Keaton Van Soelen (44) block Aztecs’ forward Jalen McDaniels (5) in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons guard A.J. Walker (10) darts away from Aztecs guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) in the second half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons guard Chris Joyce (5) leaps to score against San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Aztecs guard Devin Watson (0) passes to a teammate in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Ryan Swan scores on a free throw in the first half of the game against San Diego on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Ryan Swan (34) shoots and scores in the second half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Swan added 15 points to the Falcon’s score, helping them defeat the Aztecs 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Guard A.J. Walker (10) moves the ball down court during the second half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force won over San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Guard A.J. Walker (10) walks on to the court before the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Walker was the Falcons’ high scorer with 19 points. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48.(photo by Liz Copan)

Aztecs forward Nathan Mensah (31) and Falcons forward Lavelle Scottie (12) tip off on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the beginning of the second half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons forward Ryan Swan (34) moves down the court in the second half of the game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Swan added 15 points to the Falcon’s score, helping them defeat the Aztecs 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Aztecs’ Matt Mitchell (11) moves by Falcons’ guard Keaton Van Soelen (44) in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Falcons lead the Aztecs 28-14 at the half. (photo by Liz Copan)

Air Force Falcons’ guard Sid Tomes (3) blocks guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) during the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)

Falcons head coach Dave Pilpovich strategizes during a time out in the first half of the Air Force Falcons men’s basketball game versus San Diego State on Saturday, January 12, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. Air Force defeated San Diego 62-48. (photo by Liz Copan)