Blog: MWC Lobo's win against Air Force

LAS VEGAS (NV) - The Lobos flirt with disaster in the second half, watching their lead get trimmed to only a point - a Darington Hobson technical foul for taunting an Air Force player did not help.

Somehow the Lobos get it together and create more separation when Roman Martinez blocks a shot that set the Lobos break in motion, that ended with A.J. Hardeman throwing it down. The Lobos had a little under 8 minutes to hang on to a 55 to 49 advantage.

The best way to describe the Lobos and Air Force game is an emotional roller coaster ride.

Air Force should get credit for making the 8th ranked Lobos sweat.

After Darington Hobson drove the lane to throw one down in the face of the cadets, it appeared time to call it a wrap for the cherry and silver.

The Lobos followed with a 10 to 5 run. With a 70 to 58 lead the Lobos watched the Falcons try to slowly creep back.

The Lobos finish the Falcons by hitting their free throws down the stretch.

The Lobos win 75 to 69.

Steve Alford has his first ever Mountain West Tournament win. The Lobos are now a school record 29 and 3 on the season.