Air Force Falcons Battle Hard but Fall to Colorado State Rams in High-Scoring Affair
The Air Force Falcons faced off against the Colorado State Rams in a conference game that ended with a score of 81-67. The Falcons now stand at 0-1, while the Rams have started their season with a record of 1-0.
In an intense matchup at Moby Arena, the Air Force Falcons put up a valiant effort but were ultimately outpaced by the home team. Despite trailing throughout the game, with quarter scores of 11, 14, 18 and finally surging to 24 points in the last quarter, they couldn't close the gap created by the Rams' strong start. The Falcons showcased their teamwork with an impressive total of 22 assists and managed to secure a total of six steals over the course of play.
The offensive efforts for Air Force were led by their ability to convert on two-point attempts with a solid shooting percentage of fifty percent from inside the arc. They also fought hard under both baskets pulling down an impressive number of rebounds totaling thirty-nine, which included twelve offensive boards contributing to thirteen second-chance points. However, they struggled beyond the three-point line making only six out of twenty-four attempts resulting in twenty-five percent accuracy from downtown.
Defensively, Air Force managed only one block compared to seven from Colorado State and committed nineteen personal fouls during play. Their defensive rebounding was more effective as they collected twenty-five compared to twelve on offense.
On Colorado State's side, their scoring was more evenly distributed across all four quarters: starting strong with twenty points in Q1 and maintaining momentum throughout each period. They demonstrated remarkable efficiency on field goals overall hitting fifty-three percent including ten three-pointers which played a significant role in securing their victory.
Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team after this tough loss; The Air Force Falcons will be visiting Wyoming Cowgirls at Arena-Auditorium located in Laramie WY on January 24th at 6:30 PM local time (Mountain Time Zone). This upcoming game promises another opportunity for fans to rally behind their team as it will be broadcasted live for those who cannot make it to Wyoming's capital city venue.