Bulldogs Look to Bounce Back Against Struggling Air Force

Fresno State men's basketball team travels to Colorado Springs to face the Mountain West's last-place Falcons

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:31pm

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The Fresno State Bulldogs men's basketball team will travel to Colorado Springs to take on the struggling Air Force Falcons on Saturday. The Bulldogs (9-11, 3-6) are rare Mountain West road favorites against the Falcons (3-17, 0-9), who have lost 13 consecutive games. Fresno State is looking to bounce back after losses to New Mexico and Grand Canyon last week, while Air Force is still searching for its first conference win.

Why it matters

This game represents an opportunity for Fresno State to get back on track in Mountain West play against the last-place team in the conference. A win would help the Bulldogs build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season, as they prepare to leave the Mountain West for the Pac-12 next year.

The details

Fresno State is led by true freshman DeShawn Gory, who averaged 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists in the team's two games last week. The Bulldogs will look to take advantage of Air Force's struggles, as the Falcons rank last in the Mountain West in both points allowed and points scored in conference play. Air Force has lost all four of its home conference games by double digits.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m. PT (1:00 p.m. MT).
  • The last time these two teams met was a 72-69 overtime loss for Fresno State at Air Force, when the Bulldogs were short-handed due to a gambling investigation.

The players

DeShawn Gory

A true freshman who has emerged as a key contributor for Fresno State, averaging 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists in the team's two games last week.

Caleb Walker

A 6-foot-9, 250-pound junior who is Air Force's leading scorer, but has not played since January 13 due to injury.

Kam Sanders

A 6-foot-3 freshman guard who is one of Air Force's top scorers, averaging 11.7 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must capitalize on this opportunity against the last-place team in the conference. A win would be a big boost for us as we look to finish the season strong.”

— Justin Hutson, Fresno State Head Coach

What’s next

If Fresno State wins, they will look to build on the momentum and continue their push up the Mountain West standings. Air Force will try to end its 13-game losing streak and pick up its first conference victory.

The takeaway

This game represents a prime opportunity for Fresno State to get back on track and gain some confidence heading into the final stretch of the season. The Bulldogs have the talent to take care of business against the struggling Falcons, but will need to avoid a letdown against the conference's last-place team.