Jan 9, 2013; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Kevin Panzer (33) guards Air Force Falcons center Taylor Broekhuis (34) in the first half. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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.
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