Clune Arena Hosts Air Force Falcons and Wyoming Cowgirls in Women's Basketball Showdown
As the Air Force Falcons prepare to welcome the Wyoming Cowgirls to Clune Arena for an exciting women's basketball game, fans can anticipate a competitive matchup. The Falcons' recent performance has shown both promise and areas for improvement.
In their last three games, the Falcons have experienced mixed results. Their most recent home game at Clune Arena resulted in a victory against Weber State Wildcats with a score of 70-58, showcasing their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage. This win was characterized by a balanced attack and solid shooting percentages from both two-point range (41 percent) and beyond the arc (40 percent), coupled with an impressive free throw performance (80 percent). Additionally, they managed to keep turnovers low, which allowed them to maintain control throughout the game.
However, this success at home contrasts with their struggles on the road. In two consecutive away games against SMU Mustangs and Clemson Tigers, the Falcons were outscored 44-75 and 54-70 respectively. These defeats highlighted challenges in field goal efficiency—shooting only 25 percent against SMU—and difficulty maintaining possession as evidenced by high turnover rates.
Despite these setbacks, there are positive trends that fans can look forward to seeing more of at Clune Arena. The team has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities with significant steals in each game—15 against SMU and 16 versus Clemson—which could disrupt Wyoming's offensive flow. Moreover, their resilience is evident as they've consistently improved scoring output across quarters.
The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Air Force Falcons to leverage their home court where they've recently thrived. With strategic adjustments and continued defensive intensity, they have a chance to build upon their previous victory at Clune Arena.
Fans eager to support the Air Force Falcons can catch them in action on January 6th at 20:00 MT when they face off against the Wyoming Cowgirls right here in Colorado Springs at Clune Arena or tune into local broadcasts for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging contest between these collegiate teams.