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Air Force Falcons' High Altitude Struggles as New Mexico Lobos Dominate at The Pit

The Air Force Falcons faced a challenging matchup against the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit, resulting in a 98-61 defeat. This game marked another setback for the Falcons, bringing their record to 0-1. Meanwhile, the Lobos improved to 1-0 with this commanding victory.


Feb 3, 2024; Boise, Idaho, USA; Air Force Falcons guard Sam Akinrelere (1) looks for a pass during the second half against the Boise State Broncos ExtraMile Arena. Boise State defeats Air Force 94-56. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The first half saw the Falcons struggling to find their rhythm against a formidable Lobos defense. Despite an early lead of 2 points, Air Force couldn't maintain momentum as New Mexico's offense surged ahead. Kam Sanders led the charge for the Academy with his scoring prowess, contributing significantly to their total of 33 points in this period. However, it was not enough to counteract New Mexico's impressive offensive display that netted them 55 points by halftime.


Second Half


In the second half, Air Force continued to face difficulties on both ends of the court. The Lobos extended their lead further thanks to efficient shooting and strong rebounding efforts. Lucas Hobin added crucial points for Airmen but was unable to close the gap as turnovers and missed opportunities plagued their performance. With only 28 additional points scored by Air Force compared to New Mexico's consistent output of 43 points in this half, it became clear that overcoming such a deficit would be an uphill battle.


Post Game Analysis


New Mexico's ability to capitalize on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities proved decisive in securing their victory over Air Force at home turf – The Pit arena witnessed yet another dominant performance from its team which left little room for error from visiting sides like ours today! As we look forward towards future matchups including upcoming game against UNLV Runnin' Rebels scheduled February21st Clune Arena Colorado Springs fans can catch action live via MW Network internet broadcast ensure you stay tuned follow journey through season unfold before us all!


For more insights into how these teams fared during recent encounters check out our comprehensive post-game analysis featuring detailed breakdowns key moments pivotal plays throughout entire contest including full match report available now online don't miss chance relive excitement share article friends fellow enthusiasts alike!

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