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Air Force Falcons to Battle San Jose State Spartans in High-Flying Encounter

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to host the San Jose State Spartans, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exhilarating match-up. The game, set to take place at Clune Arena, offers the Falcons a chance to leverage home advantage and continue their recent form.


Jan 13, 2024; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; San Jose State Spartans forward Tibet Gorener (5) controls the ball as Air Force Falcons forward Luke Kearney (3) guards in the first half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Performance


The Air Force Falcons have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. Despite a tough loss against the Aztecs where they scored 38 points and struggled with efficiency at 42 percent true shooting, they bounced back impressively against the Cowboys with a close game that ended 65-70 in favor of Wyoming. Their performance showcased their resilience and ability to compete, highlighted by a significant improvement in field goal percentage (56 percent) and effective field goal percentage (65 percent). However, their latest game against UNLV's Runnin' Rebels saw them fall short again with 58 points as they struggled from beyond the arc with only 23 percent three-point shooting.


These games highlight areas of strength such as points in paint where they've consistently performed well but also underscore challenges like maintaining high shooting percentages and minimizing turnovers.


Jan 13, 2024; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; San Jose State Spartans guard Alvaro Cardenas (13) controls the ball under pressure from Air Force Falcons forward Chase Beasley (13) in the second half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Looking Ahead


Against San Jose State Spartans, it's crucial for the Falcons to capitalize on their home court at Clune Arena. The venue has been a fortress for them historically and could play into their hands as they seek redemption from previous setbacks. Key players will need to step up, particularly in improving assist-to-turnover ratios which have fluctuated across games but showed promise against Wyoming with a ratio of 1.33.


Fans can expect an intense battle where both teams will look to assert dominance early on. For Air Force Falcons, maintaining defensive solidity while enhancing offensive efficiency will be paramount. They'll need to leverage their ability to score inside while also finding rhythm from distance if they're going overcome the Spartans' challenge.


Jan 13, 2024; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; San Jose State Spartans guard Garrett Anderson (1) dunks the ball against Air Force Falcons guard Kellan Boylan (23) as forward Beau Becker (14) and guard Jeffrey Mills (24) and guard Byron Brown (11) and center Adrame Diongue (4) and guard Ethan Taylor (5) look on in the first half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game is scheduled for January 11th at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. Tip-off is at 3:00 PM EST and fans can catch all the action live on MW Network via internet broadcast.


As we anticipate this thrilling encounter between two competitive sides, sharing insights and engaging discussions around this preview would enrich our community's experience leading up to game day.

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