Air Force Falcons Fall to Fresno State Bulldogs in Mountain West Opener
The Air Force Falcons faced a challenging contest against the Fresno State Bulldogs, concluding with a 62-44 scoreline. The Falcons entered the game with high hopes but were unable to secure victory. The Bulldogs demonstrated strong offensive and defensive skills throughout the match, which took place at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
From the outset, the Bulldogs set a vigorous pace, ending the first quarter ahead with 17 points to Air Force's 12. The second quarter saw an intensified effort from both sides, but it was Fresno State who managed to extend their lead by adding another 20 points against Air Force's 14. After halftime, the Falcons struggled in the third quarter scoring only five points compared to Fresno State's 12. Despite a resurgence of energy that led them to score another 13 points in the final quarter, it wasn't enough to close down their opponent’s lead.
The statistics reflect a tough game for Air Force; they shot at just 28 percent from field goals and made only three out of fifteen attempts from beyond the arc – translating into a three-point percentage of just 20 percent. Their free throw performance stood at an average of 65 percent completion rate. On defense, they managed seven steals and blocked five shots but committed more personal fouls than their opponents with a total of fifteen.
Fresno State showcased dominance on both ends of the court as well as efficiency when opportunities arose; they converted an impressive 94 percent from free throw line and maintained solid two-point (46 percent) and field goal (38 percent) percentages throughout all quarters. Their defensive prowess was evident through eight blocks and twelve steals while committing fewer personal fouls than Air Force.
A notable aspect for fans was how turnovers played out during this encounter: while both teams had similar numbers in total turnovers - seventeen for Air Force and fifteen for Fresno State - it was how each team capitalized on these chances that made a difference; Fresno scored twenty-one points off turnovers compared to seventeen by Air Force.
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