AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) -- Mike Fitzgerald scored a
career-high 30 points, making four of Air Force's 10 3-pointers,
and the Falcons defeated Nevada 78-65 Wednesday night in the
Mountain West Conference opener for both schools.



Fitzgerald, whose previous career best was 19 points, scored 23
in the second half on Wednesday, when Air Force (9-4) opened up
a 20-point lead after trailing by three at halftime. Fitzgerald
was 9 of 10 from the field, made all eight of his free-throw
tries and led AFA with eight rebounds.



Todd Fletcher, who matched Fitzgerald with four 3-pointers,
finished with 18 points and Taylor Broekhuis had 10 points and
five assists.



Deonte Burton led the Wolf Pack (9-6) with 21 points. Devonte
Elliott added 12 points for Nevada.