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Air Force Falcons Set to Soar Against Boise State Broncos in High-Flying Encounter

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to face off against the Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena, fans are eager for insights into how their team might fare in this upcoming clash. The Falcons' recent performances have been a mixed bag of results, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to predicting their next game.


Air Force Falcons VS Boise State Broncos

On February 18th, the AFA faced a tough opponent in UNLV's Lady Rebels and suffered a heavy defeat with a score of 68-95. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways from that game. The Falcons showed resilience by scoring consistently across all quarters and demonstrated an ability to create scoring opportunities with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.88.


However, it was their defense that seemed to falter against UNLV's robust offense which boasted a field goal percentage of 60 and an impressive points-in-the-paint tally of 64. The AFA will need to tighten up their defensive plays if they hope to contain BSU's offensive threats.


In contrast, when playing on home turf against Fresno State Bulldogs on February 15th, the Falcons displayed tenacity despite another loss (68-74). Their defense was notably more effective with steals totaling at 11 and points off turnovers reaching 20 – showcasing their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes.


The most recent victory for AFA came against Utah State Aggies on February 10th where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 78-72. This performance highlighted what the Falcons are capable of when they find their rhythm – efficient shooting with a field goal percentage near 47 and free throw accuracy at an impressive rate of around 83 percent.


What stands out from these past games is that while AFA has shown vulnerabilities, particularly in defense against high-scoring teams like UNLV, they also possess strong offensive capabilities as seen against Utah State Aggies where they managed better ball control and shot selection.


As we look ahead towards March 2nd’s encounter between Air Force Falcons and Boise State Broncos at ExtraMile Arena set for tip-off at precisely 2:00 PM Mountain Time Zone (-07:00), fans should expect AFA’s coaching staff to have addressed defensive concerns while continuing to build upon their offensive strengths. It won’t be easy playing away from home; however, if history has taught us anything about this team – it’s never wise to count them out too soon.


For those who bleed blue wishing not just witness but feel every dribble and dunk alongside fellow supporters can tune into the live broadcast or make sure you're seated comfortably before kick-off time so as not miss any action-packed moment!

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