Fresno State snapped a six-game losing streak on Friday night with a commanding 74-65 victory over Air Force, led by a stellar performance from Zaon Collins, who scored 23 points.
Collins was efficient, shooting 7-of-11 from the field, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. He also received significant support from Alex Crawford, who added 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. Jalen Weaver contributed 15 points and seven rebounds, shooting 5-of-10 from the floor and 4-of-4 at the line.
The Bulldogs (5-13, 1-6 Mountain West) took control early, establishing a lead less than two minutes into the game and never relinquishing it. By halftime, Fresno State had built a commanding 41-24 advantage, with Crawford leading the charge with 12 points. An 8-0 run in the second half extended their lead to 56-38 with just over 11 minutes remaining, sealing the much-needed victory.
For Air Force (3-15, 0-7), Luke Kearney delivered a strong performance with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Ethan Taylor chipped in 16 points, six assists, and two steals, while Kyle Marshall added 13 points and four assists. Despite their efforts, the Falcons couldn’t overcome an early deficit, extending their losing streak to eight games.
Fresno State will look to carry its momentum into Monday’s road matchup against New Mexico. Meanwhile, Air Force aims to end its struggles when it hosts San Diego State on Wednesday.
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