Air Force Falcons Soar Past Aztecs in Overtime Showdown at Clune Arena
The Air Force Falcons, with a record of 0-0, faced off against the San Diego State Aztecs, also at 0-0, in an intense matchup that extended into overtime. The final score read 71-63 in favor of the home team.
In a game that saw four ties and seven lead changes, the Falcons demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical acumen. The first quarter was tightly contested with the Falcons trailing by just one point at 15-16. However, they experienced a setback in the second quarter scoring only eight points to the Aztecs' fifteen. The third quarter marked a turnaround for the Falcons as they matched their opponents' earlier vigor by putting up sixteen points to draw level again.
The fourth quarter showcased an impressive defensive effort from the Air Force team as they held their ground and added seventeen points to force overtime. In this crucial period of play, it was evident that every possession counted more than ever before.
The overtime period belonged to the Falcons as they outscored their opponents with fifteen points against seven from San Diego State. This surge can be attributed to their aggressive defense which led to fifteen steals over the course of the game compared to just three from San Diego State.
Offensively, both teams had players who stepped up when it mattered most. The Air Force's field goal percentage stood at thirty-seven percent while converting twenty-eight percent from beyond three-point range and making seventy-four percent of free throws attempted. Their efforts inside were fruitful too; thirty-two of their total seventy-one points came from within paint.
San Diego State managed forty-one percent shooting overall but struggled from long range with only seventeen percent accuracy on three-pointers despite making forty-seven percent of two-point shots taken.
Rebounding was another area where both teams showed significant effort; however, it was San Diego State who edged out on total rebounds with forty-seven compared to thirty-five for Air Force – yet this did not deter Air Force's tenacity on court.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory for Air Force fans is another home game scheduled against Wyoming Cowgirls at Clune Arena located in Colorado Springs on January 6th at 1:00 PM local time (Mountain Standard Time). Fans eager not miss any action can tune into broadcasts available through official channels covering these events live.