| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFA | 41 | 29 | 8 | 78 |
| SJSU | 28 | 42 | 13 | 83 |
Clarke's dunk sparks San Jose State to 83-78 win in overtime
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Brandon Clarke scored 22 points including a fast-break dunk after a turnover that erased a four-point gap in overtime and San Jose State rallied in the extra period to defeat Air Force 83-78 on Saturday.
Clarke, coming off a season-low four-point performance in a loss at Fresno State, went 9 of 12 from the field and grabbed 13 rebounds with six assists on Saturday.
Air Force jumped out to a 74-70 lead in OT before Brandon Mitchell hit a 3-pointer for the Spartans (14-11, 7-7 Mountain West Conference). Isaac Thornton collared a loose ball on the ensuing Air Force possession and took off downcourt, skipping the ball to Clarke who skied in for a two-handed dunk and the lead.
Thornton scored 17 with four steals and Mitchell added 12 points for San Jose State, which lost a four-game win streak at Fresno State.
Ryan Manning scored a career-high 23 points, with four 3-pointers, to lead Air Force (10-17, 3-11) in his first start this season. The Falcons have lost six straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bob Staffen
- Ryan McDaniel
- David Hall
2023-24 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 14-4 | - | 28-7 |
| Nevada | 13-5 | 1 | 26-8 |
| Boise State | 13-5 | 1 | 22-11 |
| UNLV | 12-6 | 2 | 21-13 |
| San Diego State | 11-7 | 3 | 26-11 |
| New Mexico | 10-8 | 4 | 26-10 |
| Colorado State | 10-8 | 4 | 25-11 |
| Wyoming | 8-10 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Fresno State | 4-14 | 10 | 12-21 |
| Air Force | 2-16 | 12 | 9-22 |
| San José State | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |
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