Air Force Falcons Set to Battle SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Air Force Falcons prepare to take on the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. The Falcons have been showing a consistent upward trajectory, and their recent performances suggest they're ready to soar even higher.
In their last outing on December 9th against Northern Colorado Bears, the Air Force team clinched a hard-fought victory with a final score of 68-60. This win was characterized by an impressive fourth-quarter surge where they outscored the Bears by seven points. Their field goal percentage stood at 47 percent, and they were particularly lethal from the free-throw line, hitting an astounding 92 percent of their shots. Additionally, their defensive prowess was on full display as they racked up 14 steals and capitalized on turnovers with 25 points.
Earlier in December (6th), AFA faced off against UC-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions and emerged victorious with a scoreline of 61-56. The Falcons' defense was once again pivotal as they amassed an incredible 22 steals leading to numerous fast-break opportunities. Despite shooting only at a rate of around 36 percent from the field that night, it was their relentless defensive pressure that made all the difference.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for AFA; on December 2nd against Colorado Buffaloes who were ranked seventh nationally at that time, they fell short by scoring just 58 points against Buffaloes' robust defense which limited them to just under 34 percent shooting from the field.
The upcoming clash is expected to test every facet of AFA's game plan. While statistics favor them in terms of momentum and defensive capabilities, SMU Mustangs will present new challenges that require strategic adjustments and mental fortitude.
The key for AFA will be maintaining their defensive intensity while finding more consistency in offensive execution. They'll need to exploit any weaknesses in SMU's armor if they hope to leave Dallas with another win added to their record.
Fans eager not only for victory but also for witnessing strategic basketball should mark their calendars for December 21st when these two teams face off at Moody Coliseum at precisely seven o'clock in the evening local time (CDT). For those unable to attend in person but still wishing to catch all the action live can do so through various broadcast networks yet-to-be-announced closer towards game day.