Falcons' Flight Grounded by Cowgirls' Sharp Shooting at Clune Arena
The Air Force Falcons faced a tough challenge against the Wyoming Cowgirls, ending in a 51-68 defeat. The Falcons now stand with an unenviable record, while the Cowgirls improved their performance. Despite a strong start in the first quarter leading 19-15, the Falcons couldn't maintain their momentum and were outscored in subsequent quarters.
The game at Clune Arena saw the Wyoming Cowgirls display remarkable shooting accuracy, hitting 62 percent from the field and an impressive 65 percent on two-point attempts. Their dominance was evident with a substantial 50 points contribution from inside the paint. The Cowgirls also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 17 points off of them and securing eight steals which contributed to their aggressive play.
On defense, Wyoming wasn't as dominant but managed to block two shots and limit personal fouls to just eight. They also showed better ball distribution with 15 assists compared to ten by Air Force. Their rebounding was superior too; they pulled down a total of 32 rebounds—27 personal and five team rebounds—while Air Force managed only half that number.
For the Air Force Falcons, shooting woes were apparent as they only converted 43 percent of their field goals and struggled from close range with just a 39 percent success rate on two-pointers. However, they did show proficiency beyond the arc hitting half of their fourteen three-point attempts.
Despite matching Wyoming's eight steals, foul trouble seemed to plague them throughout as they committed seventeen personal fouls over four quarters. The Falcon's assist-to-turnover ratio stood lower than that of their opponents at just under one (0.91), indicating difficulties in maintaining possession under pressure.
Looking ahead for fans of Air Force Falcons basketball: The team will be visiting Nevada Wolf Pack at Lawlor Events Center in Reno on January 10th at 6:30 PM local time (PST). Supporters can catch live action as it unfolds or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that evening.