SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — San Diego State used a decisive third-quarter surge to defeat Air Force 62-51 in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Wednesday at Viejas Arena.

The Aztecs, leading 28-22 at halftime, outscored the Falcons 21-10 in the third period to secure control. Air Force’s late 19-point fourth quarter was not enough to close the gap. Nala Williams led San Diego State with 12 points, while Milahnie Perry scored a game-high 18 points for Air Force.

With the victory, San Diego State improved to 9-3 overall. Air Force fell to 7-6.