San José State Defeats Air Force 70-62 in NCAAB Clash
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Provident Credit Union Event Center
San José State Spartans 70, Air Force Falcons 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Air Force Falcons vs San José State Spartans?
San José State Spartans beat Air Force Falcons 70-62 at Provident Credit Union Event Center on January 13, 2026.
Who was favored in Air Force Falcons vs San José State Spartans?
San José State Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a matchup that showcased the struggles of both teams, the San José State Spartans secured a 70-62 victory over the Air Force Falcons at the Provident Credit Union Event Center. This win marks a much-needed boost for the Spartans, who had been on a six-game losing streak prior to this game. The victory improves San José State's record to 7-11, while Air Force falls to 3-15.
San José State entered the game with a home record of 6-11 and a recent form that saw them going 3-7 in their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 70.7 points per game, but they allowed an average of 77.2 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. The Spartans' last five games had been particularly challenging, as they averaged only 64.8 points while conceding 82.2.
On the other hand, Air Force has struggled significantly, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and currently riding a nine-game losing streak. The Falcons averaged just 59.9 points during this stretch, while allowing 78.3 points per game. Their recent form has been even more dismal, with the last five games yielding an average of 52.8 points scored and 81.2 points allowed.
In terms of previous meetings, San José State has had the upper hand against Air Force, winning both encounters in the 2025 season. The Spartans won the first matchup 69-62 on January 11, 2025, and followed it up with a 75-64 victory on February 1, 2025. This history added a layer of confidence for the Spartans heading into this game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had San José State favored by a spread of -5.5, with a total set at 128.5. The odds for the home team to win straight up were -250.0, while Air Force was listed at 205.0 for a straight win.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-January basketball matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on their home and away records. San José State performed better at home, while Air Force struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-4.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of pivotal scoring plays that defined the outcome. In the second half, Kam Sanders made a critical 24-foot three-point jumper that brought the score to 64-59 in favor of San José State. Following this, Adrian Myers contributed with free throws, extending the lead to 70-62 as the game drew to a close. The Spartans' ability to convert free throws in crucial moments was a key factor in their victory.
Overall, this game highlighted San José State's resilience in breaking their losing streak and showcased Air Force's ongoing struggles as they seek to find their footing in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SJSU -5.5 | 128.5 o -115 / u -105 | Air Force Falcons +205 · San José State Spartans -250 |
Leaders
- PointsBen Roseborough19San José State Spartans
- AssistsPasha Goodarzi3San José State Spartans
- ReboundsAdrian Myers7San José State Spartans
- PointsLucas Hobin16Air Force Falcons
- AssistsKam Sanders5Air Force Falcons
- ReboundsKam Sanders6Air Force Falcons
Recent form
San José State Spartans
Last 10: 3-7Streak L670.7 scored · 77.2 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L58-76at Grand Canyon LopesJan 11
- L55-70vs Fresno State BulldogsJan 7
- L78-96at Utah State AggiesJan 3
- L68-81vs San Diego State AztecsDec 31
- L65-88at New Mexico LobosDec 21
- L82-86vs Stanford CardinalDec 14
- W89-83vs Long Beach State BeachDec 10
- W86-69vs San Diego TorerosDec 6
- L63-72vs UC Irvine AnteatersNov 30
- W63-51at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 26
Air Force Falcons
Last 10: 1-9Streak L959.9 scored · 78.3 allowed per game0-4 away
- 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
- L63-80at South Dakota CoyotesNov 29
- L53-71vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 26
- W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 23
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 | San José State Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-47 | 23-49 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 8-22 | 6-16 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 38 |
| Free throws | 12-15 | 18-24 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 19 |
| Assists | 9 | 9 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 26 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 10 | 89 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-36Ben Roseborough makes driving layup
- 2nd Half31-37Ben Roseborough makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half33-37A.J. Patterson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-39Melvin Bell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-41Adrian Myers makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half34-41Lucas Hobin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-41Lucas Hobin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-43Adrian Myers makes layup (Ben Roseborough assists)
- 2nd Half37-43Caleb Walker makes layup
- 2nd Half37-45Pasha Goodarzi makes layup
- 2nd Half38-45Lucas Hobin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-45Lucas Hobin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-46Ben Roseborough makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-47Ben Roseborough makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-48Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-49Melvin Bell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-49A.J. Patterson makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-49Caleb Walker makes layup
- 2nd Half43-51Ben Roseborough makes 20-foot jumper (Adrian Myers assists)
- 2nd Half45-51Ethan Greenberg makes layup
- 2nd Half46-51Ethan Greenberg makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half48-51Lucas Hobin makes layup (Kam Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half48-53Melvin Bell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-54Ben Roseborough makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-56Melvin Bell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-56Ethan Greenberg makes 23-foot three point jumper (Wesley Celichowski assists)
- 2nd Half51-59Pasha Goodarzi makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half51-62Adrian Myers makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Pasha Goodarzi assists)
- 2nd Half53-62Ethan Greenberg makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-64Douglas Langford makes layup
- 2nd Half54-64Lucas Hobin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-64Kam Sanders makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-64Kam Sanders makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half59-65Adrian Myers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-66Adrian Myers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-66Lucas Hobin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kam Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half62-67Sadraque NgaNga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-68Sadraque NgaNga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Adrian Myers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70Adrian Myers makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours San José State Spartans, below favours Air Force Falcons.
Venue
- Provident Credit Union Event CenterSan Jose, CA
- Attendance1271
- OfficialsVerne Harris, Jim Bruno, Luke Schumer
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