Air Force Falcons Outpaced by Lobos at Clune Arena in Conference Showdown
The Air Force Falcons faced a challenging contest against the New Mexico Lobos, concluding with a score of 85-66. The Falcons now stand with an overall record of 0-0, while the Lobos also maintain a neutral record. Despite the home court advantage at Clune Arena, the Falcons were unable to secure victory.
The game started off with the Lobos taking an early lead, ending the first half ahead with 44 points compared to 24 by the Falcons. The second half saw an improved effort from the home team as they scored 42 points but it wasn't enough to overcome their opponents who added another 41 points to their tally.
The Air Force team showed determination on offense, led by their playmaking abilities which resulted in a total of 21 assists. However, they struggled from behind the arc and at free throw line shooting only 32 percent and making just nine out of nineteen attempts respectively. Inside scoring was more effective for them as they managed to put up 32 points in paint.
Defensively, there were bright spots for Air Force as they recorded nine steals and two blocks during play but this was overshadowed by New Mexico's dominant inside presence which yielded them a significant number of rebounds (36) and high percentage shooting from two-point range (69 percent).
New Mexico's performance was highlighted by their ability to capitalize on turnovers; scoring an impressive total of 26 points off turnovers compared to Air Force's fifteen. Additionally, fast break situations favored New Mexico who scored nineteen fast break points.
As for individual performances on both sides: key players made significant contributions but specific names and statistics are not mentioned due to article constraints.
Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring Air Force Falcons as guests against UNLV Runnin' Rebels scheduled for January 23rd at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. This matchup will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network channel two hundred twenty-one starting at eight o'clock Pacific Time.