Air Force Falcons Soar, But Fresno State Bulldogs Bite Back at Save Mart Center

In a closely contested match at the Save Mart Center, the Air Force Falcons faced off against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The game concluded with a score of 84-70 in favor of the home team. The Falcons now hold a record of 0-1 while the Bulldogs stand at 1-0.

The Air Force Falcons showcased their offensive capabilities early on, leading with an impressive first-half performance that saw them rack up 43 points to the Bulldogs' 40. Their shooting was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they hit 11 three-pointers at a notable accuracy rate of 44 percent. Inside the paint, they were able to add another substantial tally to their score with 32 points.

Defensively, however, it was a challenging night for the Falcons as they managed only three blocks and seven steals throughout the game. In contrast, their opponents capitalized on fast breaks scoring an imposing total of 19 points in transition.

The second half saw a shift in momentum as Fresno State outscored Air Force by accumulating an additional 44 points compared to just 27 from their guests. This surge was supported by an efficient shooting performance from both inside and outside; matching their opponents with an equal number of made three-pointers (11) and surpassing them in two-point field goal percentage (62 percent).

One area where Air Force maintained consistency was in limiting turnovers; both teams ended up nearly even with eleven for Air Force and ten for Fresno State. However, it wasn't enough to counteract Fresno's superior assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at an impressive figure of nearly two assists for every turnover.

Rebounding also proved pivotal as Fresno State dominated this aspect with a total rebound count of thirty-four compared to twenty-three by Air Force – highlighting one potential area for improvement before their next outing.

Looking ahead after this tough encounter on enemy territory, fans can anticipate seeing how the team will regroup when they return home. The next challenge awaiting them is against Wyoming Cowboys scheduled on January 30th at Clune Arena located in Colorado Springs; fans can catch this event live via MW Network online broadcast starting at precisely seven o'clock local time.