Air Force Falcons to Face UNLV Runnin' Rebels in Las Vegas Showdown

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to take on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans are eager for insight into how their team might fare in this matchup. The Falcons have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their recent games, which could be pivotal in predicting the outcome of their next challenge.

In their last game on December 21 against Northern Colorado Bears, the Falcons scored 79 points but fell short by just four points. Despite this loss, they demonstrated a strong offensive presence with an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 52 percent. Their ability to convert from beyond the arc was complemented by a solid assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.1, indicating smart ball movement and decision-making.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for AFA; they were outrebounded by eight boards and gave up 44 points in the paint. This suggests that while their perimeter play is strong, there may be concerns about interior defense and rebounding against more physical teams like UNLV.

Looking back further to December 16 against Texas-Arlington Mavericks in a neutral site game at Dickies Arena, AFA's performance was marked by defensive prowess with 12 steals but was marred by turnovers – they committed an alarming total of 19 which led to them being edged out by three points. This inconsistency is something that will need addressing if they are to come away with a win against UNLV.

The upcoming game poses both an opportunity and a test for AFA; it's clear that when they control turnovers and leverage their sharpshooting skills from downtown, they can compete with tenacity. However, maintaining consistency on defense while shoring up rebounding efforts will be critical components if victory is within sight.

Falcons fans should watch closely as AFA takes on UNLV Runnin' Rebels on January 23 at Las Vegas' Thomas & Mack Center at 8:00 PM local time (11:00 PM ET). The action will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number two hundred twenty-one for those who can't make it to Sin City but still want to catch every moment live.