Boise State Dominates Air Force in 96-54 Victory
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · ExtraMile Arena
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Who won Air Force Falcons vs Boise State Broncos?
Boise State Broncos beat Air Force Falcons 96-54 at ExtraMile Arena on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Air Force Falcons vs Boise State Broncos?
Boise State Broncos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -9000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Boise State Broncos defeated the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 96-54 at the ExtraMile Arena. This game showcased the stark contrast between the two teams' records, as Boise State improved to 12-8, while Air Force fell to 3-17. Boise State's recent form has seen them win five of their last ten games, with a current winning streak of two, while Air Force has struggled significantly, losing their last ten games.
Boise State's offense was particularly effective, averaging 76.0 points scored over their last ten games, while allowing an average of 77.0 points. In their last five games, they have averaged 74.2 points scored and allowed 79.0 points. Their recent victories include wins against the Wyoming Cowboys (81-65) and the Colorado State Rams (79-73). At home, Boise State has a record of 4-2, while their away record stands at 1-3.
Conversely, Air Force has faced a tough stretch, losing all of their last ten games and averaging only 56.5 points scored while allowing 77.9 points during that span. Their recent performances include a loss to the Colorado State Rams (52-81) and a defeat against the New Mexico Lobos (49-91). Air Force's home record is 0-5, and they have also struggled on the road with an identical 0-5 record.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, Boise State has a perfect record against Air Force this season, winning both previous meetings. The most recent encounter on March 5, 2025, ended with a score of 80-57 in favor of Boise State, while their earlier matchup on December 21, 2024, resulted in a 77-59 victory for the Broncos.
The betting market reflected Boise State's dominance, with DraftKings listing the Broncos as 23.5-point favorites. The moneyline odds were heavily skewed, with Boise State at -9000 and Air Force at +2500. The total points set for the game was 137.5, with over odds at -112.0 and under odds at -108.0.
Conditions at the ExtraMile Arena were favorable for Boise State, contributing to their strong performance. The Broncos' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage was evident as they executed their game plan effectively against a struggling Air Force team.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays that highlighted Boise State's offensive prowess. In the second half, Ethan Lathan made a four-foot alley-oop dunk, and Riley Dering contributed with a six-foot hook shot, showcasing the team's depth and scoring versatility. Air Force managed to score through free throws and a three-point jumper from Elliott Taite, but their efforts were insufficient to keep pace with Boise State's high-scoring attack.
Overall, the game served as a stark reminder of the challenges Air Force faces this season, while Boise State demonstrated their potential as a competitive team in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BOIS -23.5 | 137.5 o -112 / u -108 | Air Force Falcons +2500 · Boise State Broncos -9000 |
Leaders
- PointsDrew Fielder20Boise State Broncos
- AssistsSpencer Ahrens3Boise State Broncos
- ReboundsDrew Fielder8Boise State Broncos
- PointsKam Sanders10Air Force Falcons
- AssistsA.J. Patterson2Air Force Falcons
- ReboundsKam Sanders4Air Force Falcons
Recent form
Boise State Broncos
Last 10: 5-5Streak W276 scored · 77 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W81-65at Wyoming CowboysJan 21
- W79-73vs Colorado State RamsJan 17
- L85-89at UNLV RebelsJan 14
- L68-93vs Utah State AggiesJan 11
- L58-75vs Grand Canyon LopesJan 8
- L107-110at San Diego State AztecsJan 4
- W62-53vs New Mexico LobosDec 31
- L66-81at Nevada Wolf PackDec 21
- W68-67vs Saint Mary's GaelsDec 14
- W86-64vs Duquesne DukesDec 11
Air Force Falcons
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1056.5 scored · 77.9 allowed per game0-5 away
- L52-81at Colorado State RamsJan 21
- L66-81vs Nevada Wolf PackJan 17
- L62-70at San José State SpartansJan 14
- L49-91vs New Mexico LobosJan 10
- L62-99vs Utah State AggiesJan 7
- L39-67at UNLV RebelsJan 3
- L56-68vs Wyoming CowboysDec 30
- L58-81at San Diego State AztecsDec 18
- L56-61at Navy MidshipmenDec 7
- L65-80vs Pacific TigersDec 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | Air Force Falcons | Boise State Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-48 | 33-58 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 12-23 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 52 |
| Free throws | 6-11 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 19 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 15 | 27 |
| Assists | 10 | 18 |
| Steals | 1 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 4 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 40 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 47 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 3 | 93 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-45Spencer Ahrens makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half29-46Spencer Ahrens makes free throw 1 of 1
- 1st Half29-48Andrew Meadow makes driving layup
- 2nd Half32-48Kam Sanders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ethan Greenberg assists)
- 2nd Half32-51RJ Keene II makes 23-foot three point jumper (Drew Fielder assists)
- 2nd Half34-51Eli Robinson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-53Drew Fielder makes 3-foot dunk (Javan Buchanan assists)
- 2nd Half34-54Javan Buchanan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-55Drew Fielder makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-57Dominic Parolin makes layup
- 2nd Half37-57Ethan Greenberg makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kolby Gilles assists)
- 2nd Half37-60RJ Keene II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pearson Carmichael assists)
- 2nd Half37-63Pearson Carmichael makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aginaldo Neto assists)
- 2nd Half37-65Drew Fielder makes layup
- 2nd Half37-67Spencer Ahrens makes layup
- 2nd Half37-69Drew Fielder makes 7-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half37-71Pearson Carmichael makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half37-73Bhan Buom makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half37-75Drew Fielder makes 5-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half39-75Justin Hinds makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-77Spencer Ahrens makes layup (Pearson Carmichael assists)
- 2nd Half41-77Lucas Hobin makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half41-79Drew Fielder makes layup
- 2nd Half43-79Riley Dering makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (A.J. Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half43-81Pearson Carmichael makes layup (Spencer Ahrens assists)
- 2nd Half45-81Eli Robinson makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half45-83Pearson Carmichael makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half45-85Aginaldo Neto makes driving layup (Pearson Carmichael assists)
- 2nd Half45-86Aginaldo Neto makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-86Josh Gatete makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-89Bhan Buom makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half46-90Ethan Lathan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-91Ethan Lathan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-91Riley Dering makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-94Brennan Ramirez makes 22-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half48-94Riley Dering makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-94Riley Dering makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-94Elliott Taite makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chris Catchings assists)
- 2nd Half52-96Ethan Lathan makes 4-foot alley oop dunk
- 2nd Half54-96Riley Dering makes 6-foot hook shot (Elliott Taite assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Boise State Broncos, below favours Air Force Falcons.
Venue
- ExtraMile ArenaBoise, ID
- Attendance10484
- OfficialsTim Comer, Rob Kueneman, Ian Caldwell
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