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COL BKB: Air Force 70, San Diego State 67

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Published: Feb. 2, 2013 at 5:26 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Michael Lyons fired in 20 points, including a pair of go-ahead free throws late in the game Saturday, and Air Force held off No. 20 San Diego State 70-67.

The Falcons (16-5, 4-3 MWC) led by 12 points midway through the second half but San Diego State put on a late charge that produced a 66-66 tie.

J.J. O'Brien fouled Lyons with 1 1/2 minutes to go and Lyons sank two foul shots to put the Falcons (16-5, 4-3 MWC) ahead to stay.

Todd Fletcher added 13 points and five assists for Air Force, which improved to just 3-78 all-time against ranked teams.

Jamaal Franklin notched 25 points and six assists for the Aztecs (16-5, 4-3 MWC).

Topics: Michael Lyons
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