Clune Arena Showdown: Air Force Falcons to Host New Mexico Lobos in Men's Basketball
As the Air Force Falcons prepare to host the New Mexico Lobos at Clune Arena, fans can anticipate an engaging matchup. The Falcons have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent games, with performances that suggest they are capable of both offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
In their last game against Northern Colorado Bears, the Falcons fell just short, scoring 79 points to the Bears' 83. Despite the loss, there were positive takeaways; notably their three-point shooting was impressive at 52 percent accuracy. They also demonstrated strong teamwork with 21 assists and managed to keep turnovers relatively low at 11.
However, looking back two games ago when they faced Texas-Arlington Mavericks on a neutral site at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX., it was a tight contest where they scored 73 points but again ended up on the losing side by a narrow margin. Their assist-to-turnover ratio dipped slightly below one during this game which might be an area of focus for improvement.
The third recent game saw them hosting Eastern Washington Eagles at Clune Arena where they scored 68 points but were outpaced by Eagles' more efficient shooting night. The Falcons showed tenacity in forcing turnovers (31 points off turnovers) and had a decent showing from beyond the arc (38 percent from three-point range).
While these past performances show some inconsistencies, there is clear evidence that when playing at home in Colorado Springs' Clune Arena – with its altitude potentially being an advantage – the team can leverage its strong three-point shooting and ability to create scoring opportunities off turnovers.
The upcoming game promises excitement as fans will look forward to seeing if Air Force can capitalize on home-court advantage and refine their playmaking decisions against New Mexico Lobos. With strategic adjustments and continued emphasis on their strengths such as perimeter shooting and creating fast-break opportunities through steals could prove pivotal for a win.
The match is scheduled for January 20th at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs with tip-off set for 21:00 local time. Fans eager not to miss any action can catch live coverage on CBS Sports Network channel number 221.