Air Force back to Clune against Regis

Game 7
Air Force Falcons (3-3) vs. Regis Rangers (4-2)
6:30 pm MT, Clune Arena, USAFA, Colo.
Thursday, December 2, 6:30 pm MT

How to Follow Along
Live Stream: Mountain West Network (Ryan Kaufman, Roland Vargish)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Twitter: Follow @AF_WBB prior, during, and following the game for updates

COVID-19 Update
-Current Department of Defense and Air Force Academy policies require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask when indoors in all Academy facilities, including the press box, Blue and Silver Club, suites, elevators and restrooms. All individuals who have not been fully vaccinated must also wear masks outdoors at all times while on the installation. Fans who are fully vaccinated and are not required to wear a mask when outdoors. Anyone with a COVID-19 diagnosis within the previous 10 days, or any symptoms suggestive of possible COVID-19, or a recent close contact with an individual known to be positive for COVID-19 should not come to the stadium. These policies will be constantly evaluated and any changes will be communicated.

Series History vs. Regis
-Historically, the Falcons are 26-9 against the Rangers, with the series beginning in 1978. Air Force has not played Regis since 2005.
-The Falcons were victorious in the most recent matchup, winning 72-52.
-The Air Force record for most field goals made in a game was set against Regis, with the Falcons making 53 shots on December 12, 1977.
-In 1977, the program's second year of existence, Air Force defeated Regis 110-22, the largest margin of victory in program history.
-In 2005, the Falcons also set the program record for three-point field goal percentage in a single game, connecting on 8-11 long range attempts (72.7%) against the Rangers.

Last Time Out
-After a frustrating loss at Army on Nov. 24, Air Force picked up a rejuvenating win over Norfolk State on Nov. 27, beating the Spartans 54-41.
-It was a superstar kind of performance for Riley Snyder, who led all players with 25 points.
- She ended the day shooting 9-17 from the field, including 3-7 from behind the arc.
-Snyder is now averaging 17.8 PPG, including 22.3 PPG over her last three games.
-Jo Huntimer, making her first career start for Air Force, rewarded head coach Chris Gobrecht with a Renaissance-like showing.
-Huntimer did a little bit of everything, making all three of her shot attempts which led to her six points. The freshman also snatched six rebounds and was credited for two assists in her 29 minutes.
-Haley Jones reset her career-high with 14 rebounds, 10 of which came on the offensive end for the Falcons.

"I'll Take That, Thank You"
-Entering Thursday, Air Force ranks 7^th in the country in steals per game (13.8).
-Cierra Winters currently leads Air Force in the steals department, averaging 3.5 SPG.
-Winters' steals per game mark currently places her in a tie for 12th-best in Division I.

Milestone Watch
-Riley Snyder continues to climb the ranks in Air Force's all-time scoring milestones.
-After six games this season, Snyder is now averaging a career 13.5 PPG, just behind Division I program leader Kaelin Immel's career 13.7 PPG.
-As well, Snyder now sits 5^th all-time in field goals made (443) in the Division I era.
-Snyder's current 17.8 PPG would rank as the highest points-per-game average in program history.

After Regis
-Following Thursday's game, Air Force will again be back at Clune Arena on Sunday, December 5 to play Long Beach State. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 pm MT.

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Players Mentioned

Jo Huntimer

Kaelin Immel

Haley Jones

Riley Snyder

Cierra Winters

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