Grant Best Scores 25 as Air Force Beats Idaho State 89-82

Grant Best scores 25 in Air Force victory

Grant Best scored 25 points to lead the Air Force Falcons to an 89-82 win over the Idaho State Bengals on Sunday, ABC News reported.

The Falcons moved to a 2-1 record following the win in Colorado Springs. Idaho State fell to 0-3 after the loss.

Air Force overcame a halftime deficit to secure the seven-point victory. According to reports from ABC News and CBS Sports, the Bengals held a 42-41 lead at the break.

Second half momentum shifts

The Falcons relied on a strong second-half performance to erase the early lead. Kam Sanders was a primary factor in the comeback, scoring 16 of his 18 total points during the second half, according to CBS Sports.

Sanders shot 7 for 15 from the floor during the contest. Lucas Hobin also contributed to the rally, scoring 10 points in the second half to help the Falcons pull ahead.

Best’s scoring was front-loaded in the first half. He accounted for 17 of his 25 points before the halftime whistle, as noted by ABC News.

Grant Best Scores 25 as Air Force Beats Idaho State 89-82 — Photo: kdhnews.com

Individual performances

While the Falcons found their rhythm late, the Bengals saw significant production from several players. MaCarhy Morris led Idaho State with 22 points. Malachi Johnson provided a double-double for the Bengals, totaling 21 points and 12 rebounds, according to kdhnews.com.

The following table breaks down the scoring and rebounding contributions from the key players mentioned in the reports:

Player	Team	Points	Rebounds
Kam Sanders	Air Force	18	—
Lucas Hobin	Air Force	16	6
MaCarhy Morris	Idaho State	22	—
Malachi Johnson	Idaho State	21	12
Ike Palmer	Idaho State	14	7

Hobin finished the game with six rebounds, while Best added five to his scoring tally. Ike Palmer contributed 14 points and seven rebounds for the Bengals, per kdhnews.com.

The victory builds momentum for the Falcons as they play their early season schedule. For Idaho State, the third loss highlights a difficult start to their campaign.