Moby Arena to Host Clash Between Air Force Falcons and Colorado State Rams
As the Air Force Falcons prepare to take on the Colorado State Rams at Moby Arena, fans should brace themselves for a game that could very well defy expectations. The upcoming clash is set to be a pivotal moment for the Falcons, who have shown both flashes of brilliance and areas in need of improvement in their recent outings.
In their last game on January 4 against Utah State Aggies, the Falcons fell short with a final score of 65-77. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 1.64 with 18 assists overall. This level of ball movement and playmaking ability will be crucial when facing the Rams' defense.
However, one cannot overlook the challenges ahead for AFA. Their field goal percentage was just 43 percent against Utah State – a number that will need to increase if they hope to outscore CSU's potent offense. Additionally, free throw accuracy was a mere 57 percent; leaving points at the line could cost them dearly in close-game situations.
The defensive end also presents concerns as AFA allowed Utah State to shoot over 50 percent from both two-point range and beyond the arc. The Falcons must tighten up defensively and control CSU's shooters if they wish to keep pace.
On December 31 against Nevada Wolf Pack, AFA showed resilience by rallying back with stronger second-half performances – scoring 44 points compared to just 25 in the first half – but still came up short by six points (69-75). This pattern of surging late needs conversion into consistent performance throughout both halves.
Looking further back at December 29 versus San Diego State Aztecs reveals another area for focus: turnovers and rebounding. With only four offensive rebounds leading to seven second-chance points compared to SDSU's nine offensive boards turning into seventeen second-chance points shows where games can slip away from AFA's grasp.
Despite these hurdles, it would be unwise to count out Air Force entirely. Their tenacity and ability to create plays are commendable traits that can unsettle any opponent on their day.
As fans look forward with anticipation or trepidation depending on perspective - it is clear that execution will be key for AFA when they step onto Moby Arena’s court come game day.
The showdown between Air Force Falcons and Colorado State Rams is scheduled for January 11th at Moby Arena in Fort Collins with tip-off slated for an evening start time of 7:00 PM local time (9:00 PM ET). Fans eager not miss any action can catch live coverage via MW Network online streaming services.