Falcons' Flight Falls Short in Overtime Against Rams at Moby Arena
In a closely contested conference game, the Air Force Falcons faced off against the Colorado State Rams, culminating in an intense overtime period. The Falcons entered the game with a determined mindset but ultimately fell to the Rams with a final score of 69-78. The Falcons showcased resilience throughout, ending regulation time with a split of 27-37 in halves and adding 5 points during overtime. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to overcome the Rams' surge that concluded with an additional 14 points in overtime.
The Air Force Falcons demonstrated strong defensive capabilities by accumulating 5 blocks and securing 6 steals over the course of play. Their offensive efforts were led by impressive three-point shooting accuracy, hitting 46 percent from beyond the arc and sinking 10 three-pointers. The team's free throw performance was also commendable as they made good on 76 percent of their attempts from the line.
The battle for rebounds was fierce, with Air Force pulling down a total of 37 boards – including an aggressive showing on offensive rebounds where they grabbed 11 compared to Colorado State's tenacity which resulted in them capturing only ten offensive rebounds but managing a total rebound count slightly lower at 34. However, personal fouls proved costly for Air Force as they racked up a significant number totaling at twenty-one compared to fifteen by their opponents.
Colorado State's offense had its moments too; their field goal percentage stood at forty-four percent while converting forty-six percent of two-point attempts into scores. They also excelled at facilitating ball movement which is evident from their eighteen assists – showcasing better efficiency than Air Force’s thirteen assists.
Despite these challenges, one cannot overlook Air Force’s determination reflected through second-chance opportunities where they scored sixteen points off such plays and managed to keep turnovers relatively low with sixteen against Colorado State’s nine turnovers.
Looking ahead for the Falcons’ fans who are eager to see them bounce back; there is an upcoming home game scheduled against New Mexico Lobos on January twentieth at Clune Arena located in Colorado Springs. This midday matchup will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one ensuring fans won’t miss any action as it unfolds live from Clune Arena.