Mashburn Jr. lifts New Mexico over Air Force 69-65
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- — Jamal Mashburn Jr. had 24 points as New Mexico narrowly defeated Air Force 69-65 on Saturday.
Mashburn Jr. made 10 of 12 free throws.
Jaelen House had 16 points for New Mexico (12-17, 4-11 Mountain West Conference), including the clinching free throws with seven seconds left. Javonte Johnson added 10 points. Jay Allen-Tovar had 12 rebounds and three blocks.
Joseph Octave had 18 points for the Falcons (10-17, 3-13), whose losing streak reached nine games. Jake Heidbreder added 16 points and six rebounds. Nikc Jackson had seven rebounds.
The Lobos improve to 2-0 against the Falcons this season. New Mexico defeated Air Force 91-77 on Feb. 5.
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2021-22 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 15-3 | - | 27-8 |
| Colorado State | 14-4 | 1 | 25-6 |
| San Diego State | 13-4 | 1.5 | 23-9 |
| Wyoming | 13-5 | 2 | 25-9 |
| UNLV | 10-8 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Fresno State | 8-9 | 6.5 | 23-13 |
| Utah State | 8-10 | 7 | 18-16 |
| Nevada | 6-12 | 9 | 13-18 |
| New Mexico | 5-12 | 9.5 | 13-19 |
| Air Force | 4-13 | 10.5 | 11-18 |
| San José State | 1-17 | 14 | 8-23 |