Joyce scores 23 to carry Air Force past CS Northridge 66-61
LAS VEGAS -- — Chris Joyce matched his career high with 23 points as Air Force narrowly defeated Cal State Northridge 66-61 on Saturday.
A.J. Walker had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Air Force (1-0). Nikc Jackson added 12 points and seven rebounds.
TJ Starks had 22 points for the Matadors (1-1). Lance Coleman II added 13 points. Alex Merkviladze had 12 rebounds.
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| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 9-1 | - | 13-2 |
| Utah State | 10-2 | - | 13-5 |
| Colorado State | 9-2 | 0.5 | 12-3 |
| San Diego State | 5-3 | 3 | 11-4 |
| Nevada | 5-5 | 4 | 10-7 |
| Wyoming | 4-4 | 4 | 10-5 |
| UNLV | 3-3 | 4 | 6-7 |
| Fresno State | 3-6 | 5.5 | 5-6 |
| Air Force | 2-8 | 7 | 4-10 |
| New Mexico | 1-9 | 8 | 5-9 |
| San José St | 1-9 | 8 | 3-11 |
2020-2021 Big West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 4-0 | - | 8-4 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 6-2 | - | 10-3 |
| CSU Bakersfield | 6-2 | - | 10-5 |
| UC Riverside | 4-2 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Long Beach State | 2-2 | 2 | 3-5 |
| UC Davis | 1-1 | 2 | 3-3 |
| CSU Fullerton | 3-5 | 3 | 4-5 |
| Hawai'i | 2-4 | 3 | 4-4 |
| CSU Northridge | 1-3 | 3 | 5-6 |
| UC San Diego | 1-3 | 3 | 3-4 |
| Cal Poly | 0-6 | 5 | 2-10 |