AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (Interstat) — Air Force survived a late rally to defeat Grand Canyon 65-64 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Clune Arena.

The Falcons led by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, but the Antelopes closed the gap to a single point in the final period. Both Milahnie Perry of Air Force and Julianna LaMendola of Grand Canyon scored a game-high 26 points. Perry added five assists, while LaMendola contributed seven rebounds and three blocks.

Emily Adams secured a crucial 10 rebounds for Air Force. The Falcons improved to 11-12 overall. Grand Canyon, which got 13 points from Ines Zounia, fell to 9-15. Attendance was 941.