New Mexico Lobos Set to Battle Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena

As the New Mexico Lobos prepare to face off against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena, fans are eager to see if the Lobos can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming Women's Basketball game is set for a thrilling encounter in Colorado Springs.

The New Mexico Lobos have shown a mixed bag of results in their past games. Despite a loss against Gonzaga Bulldogs with a score of 56-67, the team demonstrated resilience and an ability to maintain scoring across quarters. Their field goal percentage stood at 34 percent, and they managed a free throw accuracy of 86 percent, which are areas they would look to capitalize on in their next game.

In contrast, when playing on home turf against Western New Mexico Mustangs, the Lobos secured a convincing victory with 71 points over their opponents' 47. Their defensive prowess was evident as they racked up an impressive 16 steals and capitalized on turnovers with 25 points scored from them. This level of defensive intensity will be crucial for disrupting Air Force's rhythm.

Furthermore, another home game saw them outplay Hampton Lady Pirates by scoring 68 points to Hampton's 55. The team showed strong offensive distribution with assists totaling up to twenty and maintained an effective two-point field goal percentage at around 48 percent.

Clune Arena presents its own challenges; however, the altitude and enthusiastic home crowd could play into Air Force's favor. Yet, if the Lobos can leverage their recent statistical trends—particularly their defensive aggression and ability to score from turnovers—they stand a good chance of overcoming these obstacles.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup between New Mexico Lobos and Air Force Falcons on January 27th at Clune Arena starting at 8:00 PM local time. The game promises competitive basketball as both teams vie for dominance on court amidst Colorado Springs' energetic atmosphere.