
Air Force Travels To Wright State For Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic
11/29/2024 9:17:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Sellout crowd announced as 10,000 tickets out for game.
Air Force vs. Wright State (Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic)
Saturday, Nov. 30 - 7 pm ET
Ervin J. Nutter Center (5,650) - Dayton, Ohio
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV/Stream: ESPN+ - Talent: Chris Collins and Jim Brown
Radio: KVOR AM 740 - Talent: PxP - Aaron Brunk
Live Stats: https://wsuraiders.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
THE BREAKDOWN
THE COACHES
THE SERIES
Air Force is 1-1 vs. Wright State. The Falcons lost at Wright State in the first meeting, 76-61 on Dec. 8, 2010. Air Force won the second meeting, 55-34, on Dec. 7, 2011 at the Academy.
NOTABLE:
- Air Force and Wright State will play for a commemorative team trophy in the first-ever Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic, sponsored by The Big Hoopla, host of the NCAA Tournament's First Four in Dayton, and CareSource.
- Joe Scott coaches his 600th career game as a head coach against Wright State.
- Ethan Taylor leads the nation in minutes per game (38.3) and is 5th in three's per game (4.0).
- Ethan Taylor became the 29th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points with 21 points against Mercyhurst.
- Jeffrey Mills is 13th in the nation in assist/turnover ratio at 4.8 (29 assists, 6 turnovers).
UP NEXT:
Air Force remains in the state of Ohio for its next game, traveling to Miami (Ohio) on Monday, Dec. 2. The game is slated for a 7 pm ET tip at Millett Hall in Oxford. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Saturday, Nov. 30 - 7 pm ET
Ervin J. Nutter Center (5,650) - Dayton, Ohio
BROADCAST INFORMATION
TV/Stream: ESPN+ - Talent: Chris Collins and Jim Brown
Radio: KVOR AM 740 - Talent: PxP - Aaron Brunk
Live Stats: https://wsuraiders.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
THE BREAKDOWN
| Quick Facts | Air Force | Wright State |
| 2024-25 Record | 2-5 | 4-4 |
| 2023-24 Record | 9-22, 2-16, T-10th MW | 18-14, 13-7, T-3rd Horizon League |
| Streak | L1 | L2 |
| Last Game | L, 63-61 vs. Sacramento State | L, 73-72 vs. South Florida |
| Next Game | 12/2 at Miami (Ohio) | 12/5 at Oakland |
| Nickname | Falcons | Raiders |
| Location/Enrollment | Colorado Springs, CO/4,000 | Dayton, OH/11,822 |
| Website | goAirForceFalcons.com | WSURaiders.com |
THE COACHES
| Head Coach | Joe Scott | Clint Sargent |
| Alma Mater | Princeton, 1987 | South Dakota State, 2011 |
| School Record | 92-146/9th season | 4-4/first season |
| Career Record | 276-323/21st season | Same |
| Record vs. Opponent | 0-0 | 0-0 |
THE SERIES
Air Force is 1-1 vs. Wright State. The Falcons lost at Wright State in the first meeting, 76-61 on Dec. 8, 2010. Air Force won the second meeting, 55-34, on Dec. 7, 2011 at the Academy.
NOTABLE:
- Air Force and Wright State will play for a commemorative team trophy in the first-ever Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic, sponsored by The Big Hoopla, host of the NCAA Tournament's First Four in Dayton, and CareSource.
- Joe Scott coaches his 600th career game as a head coach against Wright State.
- Ethan Taylor leads the nation in minutes per game (38.3) and is 5th in three's per game (4.0).
- Ethan Taylor became the 29th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points with 21 points against Mercyhurst.
- Jeffrey Mills is 13th in the nation in assist/turnover ratio at 4.8 (29 assists, 6 turnovers).
UP NEXT:
Air Force remains in the state of Ohio for its next game, traveling to Miami (Ohio) on Monday, Dec. 2. The game is slated for a 7 pm ET tip at Millett Hall in Oxford. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Players Mentioned
Joe Scott and Player POST Pacific
Thursday, December 04
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Wednesday, December 03
Joe Scott and Kam Sanders Post Game vs Northern Colorado
Wednesday, November 26
Falcons fall to in state opponent Northern Colorado
Wednesday, November 26











