Air Force Falcons Narrowly Outscored by Nevada Wolf Pack at Clune Arena
In a closely contested conference game, the Air Force Falcons fell to the Nevada Wolf Pack with a final score of 75-69. The Falcons now stand at 0-1 in conference play, while the Wolf Pack improved to 1-0. Despite a strong second half where they scored 44 points, the home team could not overcome their opponents' consistent performance across both halves.
The game took place at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, where 1,704 fans witnessed an intense matchup without any lead changes or ties throughout. The Air Force Falcons showcased their offensive capabilities by making nine three-pointers on a shooting percentage of 43 percent from beyond the arc and hitting field goals at an impressive rate of 46 percent overall. Their free throw accuracy stood at a solid 75 percent as they made twelve out of sixteen attempts.
The Nevada Wolf Pack's offense was equally efficient; they shot over 45 percent from both the field and three-point range and excelled at free throws with an astonishing accuracy rate of nearly 89 percent. They capitalized on turnovers scoring seventeen points off them and added thirty points in the paint to their tally.
The Falcons displayed commendable teamwork with eighteen assists but were slightly edged out by turnovers matching those made by Nevada—thirteen for each team. Both teams managed two blocks apiece and while Air Force had fewer steals than Nevada—four compared to six—they did notch more fast break points with thirteen.
Individually for the Falcons, contributions were spread across the roster as several players stepped up in key moments to keep them within striking distance throughout regulation time. However, despite their efforts and having one more timeout remaining than their opponents—who had one left—the home side could not secure victory.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another opportunity for redemption as the Air Force Falcons are set to host Utah State Aggies next week on January third at eight PM Mountain Time (MT) back here at Clune Arena. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one for those who wish to follow along live or cheer on from afar.