Air Force Falcons to Face UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Las Vegas' Thomas & Mack Center

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to take on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels at the Thomas & Mack Center, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The Falcons have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their recent games. Despite a close defeat against Northern Colorado with a score of 79-83, the team demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, particularly from beyond the arc where they shot an impressive 52 percent.

However, consistency has been an issue for the Falcons. In their game against Texas-Arlington Mavericks, they fell short by just three points (73-76), but turnovers were a glaring problem as they gave up possession 19 times which translated into 25 points for their opponents. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was less than one, indicating more lost possessions than created scoring opportunities.

The team's defensive efforts have been noteworthy with steals and blocks contributing to their game strategy; however, personal fouls and ejections have occasionally disrupted their rhythm on court.

Looking ahead to their encounter with UNLV Runnin' Rebels, it's crucial for Air Force to maintain its shooting efficiency while tightening up ball security. The venue itself could play a role as well; playing away at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas may present additional challenges including crowd influence and unfamiliarity with the court.

Fans eager to support Air Force can catch them in action on January 24th at 4:00 AM UTC (which is January 23rd local time). The game will be broadcasted nationally on CBS Sports Network channel 221. With both teams looking to assert dominance early in the season, this is surely going to be a contest not to miss.