Air Force Falcons Grounded by New Mexico Lobos' High-Flying Offense at Clune Arena

The Air Force Falcons faced a challenging encounter against the New Mexico Lobos at Clune Arena, resulting in a 91-49 outcome. This game marked another setback for the Falcons, bringing their record to 0-1, while the Lobos improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw the Falcons struggling to keep pace with the Lobos' dynamic offense. Despite an early lead of 5 points, Air Force quickly found themselves trailing as New Mexico's relentless attack took control. The Lobos capitalized on turnovers and fast breaks, amassing a total of 45 points by halftime compared to Air Force's 22. Kam Sanders was a notable performer for the Academy with his consistent scoring efforts.

Second Half

In the second half, the Pack continued their offensive onslaught with an additional 46 points. The Academy attempted to mount a comeback but was hindered by turnovers and missed opportunities from beyond the arc, hitting only three out of eighteen attempts from three-point range. Caleb Walker contributed significantly under the basket with seven rebounds and eleven points but couldn't turn around their fortunes.

Post-game Analysis

The game highlighted key areas for improvement for Air Force as they prepare for future contests. Their field goal percentage stood at just 42 percent compared to New Mexico's efficient shooting performance at nearly fifty percent overall accuracy. The post-game thoughts Air Force Falcons will likely focus on reducing turnovers and improving free throw efficiency after making only eight out of seventeen attempts.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate more action as Airmen gear up for their next challenge against San Jose State Spartans scheduled on January 13th at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, California. Tune into MW Network via Internet broadcast starting at 10:00 PM EDT.

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