
Falcon Lacrosse Hosts Quinnipiac in Friday Contest
2/27/2025 10:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
12 p.m. MT, Friday, Feb. 28
Falcon Stadium - USAFA, Colo.
Air Force returns to the home turf for a pair of games this weekend. The Falcons will host Quinnipiac in non-conference action, Friday (Feb.28), with a noon faceoff time. One of the teams will walk away from the turf with their first win of the season.
Insallation Access Requirements
The U.S. Air Force Academy processes to access the installation continue to affect athletic events. While the installation remains open, if you do not have a DoD ID card you will need to obtain a pass to enter the base. Ticket holders wishing to attend can request a base pass by using the links below for each game. Once you register, you will receive a message with a QR code on your phone to present at the gate when entering the Academy. Fans will present game tickets when entering each venue. All ticketed/credentialed attendees will need to enter through the North Gate only to get to the Cadet Field House.
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Lacrosse (2/28) vs. Quinnipiac, 12 p.m.
Baseball (2/28) vs. Army, 2 p.m.
Boxing (2/28), Wing Open Finals, 6 p.m.
Hockey (3/1) AHA Playoffs, 5 p.m.
Women's Tennis (3/1) vs. Omaha, 10 a.m.
Women's Basketball (3/1) vs. Boise State, 1 p.m.
Baseball (3/1) vs. Army, 1 p.m.
Baseball (3/2) vs. Army, 12 p.m.
Lacrosse (3/2) vs. Marist, 12 p.m.
The Falcons and Bobcats are meeting for the 10th time in program history with Quinnipiac leading the all-time series, 5-4. When playing at Falcon Stadium, Air Force leads the five-game Academy series, 3-2. The Bobcats are on a two-game winning streak against AF, winning the last game at USAFA in 2015 (12-10) and the season before (15-10). The Falcons' last win was in 2012 when Air Force ran away on Quinnipiac, 13-3. The Falcons averaged 10 goals in nine games against the Bobcats.
A Quick Look at AF
The offense is led by senior team captain Josh Yago and junior Caelan Driggs who combine for 53 points in four games. Driggs leads the squad with 11 goals and has had two hat tricks this season—he is third in the ASUN in goals per game (2.75). Yago is the squad's primary helper with nine assists—he is 21st in the NCAA and second among ASUN players in assists per game (2.25).
At center X, senior faceoff specialist Daniel Haimes has won the most faceoffs in three of his four appearances. He is third among all ASUN faceoff specialists in faceoff win percentage (.521). AF's key defender is Cole Cunningham who averages 4.75 ground balls per game and 1.25 CTOs per game, a mark that tanks him third in the ASUN. In goal, senior keeper Jake Marek has taken all four starts. He has a .429 save percentage and a 13.54 GAA.
A Look at the Bobcats
Quinnipiac is off to a bumpy start in 2025, dropping all the appearances so far this season: UMass (19-5), St. John's (15-9), and Bryant (18-10). The Bobcats average eight goals per game and allow 17 opponent goals per game. The offense is led by Nate Watson (4g, 2a) and Justin Robbert (3g, 2a) who have both attempted 15 shots this season.
At center X, Frank Mouska has taken most of the faceoffs, winning 32-of-72 attempts (.444). He leads the team with 13 ground balls. In goal, Mason Oak has taken all three starts—he has a .480 save percentage and a 17.49 GAA.
Last Weekend
Air Force dropped at 15-7 non-conference contest against undefeated Boston U, 15-7, Saturday afternoon at Nickerson Field. Junior attack man Caelan Driggs tallied three goals in the second half, marking his second straight hat trick performance. He took a game high eight shots with five attempted on goal. Driggs leads AF with 11 goals this season and has scored a goal in every appearance. Senior team captain Josh Yago, the Falcons' assists leader (9), had his second straight three-point performance with two helps and a goal. Yago averages 3.5 PPG and has at least a goal and assist in every game this season. Senior faceoff man Daniel Haimes was victorious at the center dot, winning 11-of-21 attempts with five ground balls and a CTO. Haimes has won at X for two games straight and in three of four appearances this season.
Coming Up
The Falcons hold the line at USAFA as they welcome Marist to USAFA for a non-conference meeting on Sunday (Mar. 2). Action at Falcon Stadium is scheduled for noon. Air Force leads Marist in the all-time series, 4-2.