Clune Arena Showdown: Air Force Falcons Host Regis Rangers in Women's Basketball Clash
As the Air Force Falcons prepare to host the Regis Rangers at Clune Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an intriguing Women's Basketball matchup. The Falcons, coming off a mixed bag of performances, will be looking to assert their dominance on their home court.
In their last outing on November 11 against the Houston Cougars, the Falcons struggled defensively and were outmaneuvered in a high-scoring affair that ended 99-61 in favor of Houston. Despite putting up a valiant effort and scoring 61 points, it was clear that defensive lapses cost them dearly as they allowed 99 points. The team managed only 2 blocks compared to Houston's 5 and was outdone in steals with just 5 against Houston’s impressive tally of 17.
However, there is a silver lining from that game: the Falcons' free-throw accuracy stood at an impressive 77 percent. This proficiency from the line could prove crucial against Regis Rangers if they manage to draw fouls consistently.
Looking back further to November 7 against Denver Pioneers, AFA showed resilience and an ability to close out tight games—a skill that might tip the scales in their upcoming game. They edged out Denver by two points (65-63), demonstrating better control over turnovers with only fourteen compared to twenty-seven against Houston.
The key takeaway for AFA is consistency; they need to replicate their performance against Denver rather than Houston if they are going to come away with a win. Their shooting percentage needs improvement—27 percent from beyond the arc won't cut it—and tightening up defense will be paramount.
The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and fine-tuning before conference play heats up. Fans should expect AFA’s coaching staff to have addressed these issues during practice sessions leading up to this encounter.
Supporters can catch all the action live on November 14 at Clune Arena located in Colorado Springs; tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM local time (Mountain Standard Time). Unfortunately for those unable to attend, no broadcast networks have been listed for this event—so make sure not miss this chance see your team live!