Joyce scores 21 to lead Air Force past Wyoming 72-69
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- — Chris Joyce had 21 points as Air Force edged past Wyoming 72-69 on Saturday.
Joyce hit 8 of 10 shots.
A.J. Walker had 15 points for Air Force (4-7, 2-5 Mountain West Conference), which broke its four-game losing streak. Ameka Akaya added 15 points and six rebounds and Keaton Van Soelen had 13 points.
Marcus Williams had 15 points for the Cowboys (7-5, 1-4), whose losing streak stretched to four games. Hunter Maldonado added 14 points and seven rebounds and Xavier DuSell scored 13.
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2020-2021 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State | 13-3 | - | 19-4 |
| Colorado State | 12-3 | 0.5 | 15-4 |
| Utah State | 13-4 | 0.5 | 16-7 |
| Boise State | 14-5 | 0.5 | 18-6 |
| Nevada | 9-7 | 4 | 14-9 |
| UNLV | 8-8 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Fresno State | 8-10 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Wyoming | 6-8 | 6 | 12-9 |
| San José St | 3-13 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Air Force | 3-16 | 11.5 | 5-18 |
| New Mexico | 2-14 | 11 | 6-14 |