Air Force Falcons Set to Soar Against San Diego State Aztecs
As the Air Force Falcons prepare to face off against the San Diego State Aztecs at Viejas Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a gripping encounter. The Falcons' recent performances have been a mixed bag, but there's an underlying potential that suggests they could take flight in their upcoming game.
Looking back at the December 21st clash with the Mustangs, the AFA struggled on both ends of the court. Scoring only 44 points and allowing 75 is a telltale sign of issues that need addressing. Their field goal percentage was a mere 25 percent and from beyond the arc, it dipped even lower to 17 percent. However, one shining aspect was their defense which racked up an impressive 15 steals.
In contrast, during their December 19th game against Clemson Tigers, despite losing with a scoreline of 54-70, AFA showed signs of improvement in three-point shooting accuracy hitting at a rate of 39 percent. Yet turnovers continued to plague them as they gave up possession on too many occasions.
The most promising performance came on December 16th when AFA hosted Weber State Wildcats and emerged victorious with a score of 70-58. They displayed balanced offense and defense with better shot selection resulting in a field goal percentage of 40 percent and matched it from three-point land as well.
The key takeaway for AFA is consistency; they've demonstrated they can perform under pressure but maintaining that level throughout four quarters has been challenging. The Aztecs will not make things easy either; known for their robust playstyle and home-court advantage at Viejas Arena.
For AFA fans looking forward to this matchup, there's reason for cautious optimism. If they can harness their defensive tenacity while improving shot selection and reducing turnovers – which were significantly lower during their win against Weber State – then an upset over SDSU isn't out of reach.
The scheduled tip-off is set for February 22nd at Viejas Arena in San Diego; fans can catch all the action live as these two teams battle it out on court.