Spartans Soar to First Road Win at Air Force

Red-shirt sophomore Adrian Myers' career-high 34 points power San Jose State to an 86-80 victory over the Falcons.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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In a back-and-forth battle at high altitude, San Jose State's red-shirt sophomore Adrian Myers scored a career-high 34 points, including 8-of-9 from three-point range, to lead the Spartans to their first road win of the season, 86-80 over Air Force. Despite being outscored in the paint and on the boards, San Jose State's precision shooting and free-throw efficiency proved the difference as they held off a late Falcons surge.

Why it matters

This victory marks a significant turning point for the struggling San Jose State Spartans, who have endured a difficult season but were able to grind out a hard-fought road win against a conference opponent. The performance of Adrian Myers in particular showcases the team's potential and provides hope for the remainder of the season.

The details

San Jose State red-shirt sophomore Adrian Myers erupted for a career-high 34 points, including 8-of-9 shooting from three-point range, to lead the Spartans to an 86-80 victory over Air Force. Despite Air Force outscoring SJSU 42-26 in the paint and winning the rebounding battle 32-31, the Spartans' precision shooting (54.2% from three) and free-throw efficiency (89.5%) proved to be the difference. A late Falcons surge cut the lead to four, but a key turnover and two free throws from Colby Garland sealed the win for the Spartans.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night in Colorado Springs.
  • San Jose State led for 27 minutes and 37 seconds of the 40-minute game.

The players

Adrian Myers

A red-shirt sophomore at San Jose State who scored a career-high 34 points, including 8-of-9 from three-point range, to lead the Spartans to victory.

Colby Garland

A San Jose State player who scored 23 points and went a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line, including crucial free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Sadraque Nganga

A San Jose State player who finished with 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting, providing an interior presence for the Spartans.

Jermaine Washington

A San Jose State player who returned after missing five games and helped steady the Spartans' perimeter play.

Lucas Hobin

An Air Force player who was 5-of-8 from three-point range in the first half, helping the Falcons surge to an early lead.

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What they’re saying

“There are nights when a season bends, if only slightly, toward belief regardless if the other team has had its own struggles.”

— Vic Aquino, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The Spartans will look to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule, with their next game scheduled for Saturday against a tough opponent.

The takeaway

This hard-fought road victory at high altitude showcases the resilience and potential of the San Jose State Spartans, who have endured a challenging season but were able to grind out a win against a conference foe through precise shooting, free-throw efficiency, and the standout performance of Adrian Myers.