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Boise State Broncos Host Air Force Falcons in Pivotal Matchup at ExtraMile Arena

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to face off against the Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying game. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 3rd will see the Falcons looking to capitalize on their recent performances and secure a victory away from home.


Jan 31, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons guard Ethan Taylor (5) watches his shot against Boise State Broncos forward Burke Smith (4) and guard Max Rice (12) in the second half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing past games, it's clear that the Air Force has shown resilience and a capacity for high-scoring games. On December 21st, they narrowly missed a win against Northern Colorado Bears with a close score of 79-83. Despite the loss, AFA demonstrated their ability to maintain pressure throughout both halves, scoring consistently with 43 points in the first half and 36 in the second.


One of AFA's strengths has been their three-point shooting accuracy which was an impressive 52 percent during that game. This long-range prowess was also evident in their December 9th encounter against Eastern Washington Eagles where they made an outstanding 37 percent of three-point attempts despite falling short by five points with a final score of 68-73.


Jan 31, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos guard Max Rice (12) drives to the net against Air Force Falcons guard Marcell McCreary (42) and guard Corbin Green (15) as forward Tyson Degenhart (2) defends in the first half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

However, turnovers have been a concern for AFA as seen in their December 16th game against Texas-Arlington Mavericks where they turned over the ball nineteen times leading to nineteen points off turnovers for UTA. This is an area where they will need significant improvement if they are going to outplay BSU.


The Broncos should not be underestimated though; playing on home turf gives them an advantage that could prove pivotal in this matchup. They'll look to exploit any weaknesses in AFA's defense and capitalize on turnovers just as previous opponents have done.


Jan 31, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Boise State Broncos guard Chibuzo Agbo (11) controls the ball as Air Force Falcons guard Jake Heidbreder (3) guards in the second half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

For Air Force fans, there is reason for optimism as well as caution heading into this game. If AFA can tighten up their ball handling and continue showcasing strong shooting from beyond the arc while managing fouls more effectively than in previous outings, there is every chance they can come away with a win.


The action unfolds at ExtraMile Arena on February 3rd at precisely nine o'clock PM Mountain Time (MT). Fans unable or unwilling to make it all way out there can still catch all live action via internet broadcast networks like MW Network – ensuring no one misses out on what promises be thrilling encounter between these two competitive teams.

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