Air Force Unable To Overcome Nevada

USAF Academy, Colo. - Air Force men's basketball (3-14, 0-6 MW) fell to Nevada (12-5, 4-2 MW), 81-66, in Mountain West action Saturday afternoon at Clune Arena. Freshman forward Lucas Hobin led the Falcons with 22 points and six three's.

Despite a season-high for points in a MW game, the Falcons could not overcome Nevada's hot shooting. The Wolf Pack shot 53 percent from the field and from three-point range. Guard Corey Camper led Nevada with 23 points and nine rebounds.

Air Force came out strong to start the game, going up 16-9. The hot start fizzled, however, as the Wolf Park responded with a 21-0 run to take control of the game up 30-16.

The Falcons battled back the rest of the half, out-scoring Nevada 13-10 to make it a 40-29 game at halftime. The Falcons made seven three's in the opening half, with five different players accounting for a three.

Air Force hung tough with Nevada in the second half, but could not overtake the Wolf Pack. Air Force scored 37 points in the second half, knocking down seven more three's to give the team a season-high 14 three's on the day.

Air Force was also strong from the free throw line, making all six attempts. The Falcons also had 17 assists on the day, its second-most this season.

Hobin set a career-high with his six three's made. He is the first Falcon to reach 20 points in a MW game this season. Joining Hobin in double figures scoring were Ethan Greenberg and Wesley Celichowski. Greenberg scored 13 points, knocking down three three's. Celichowski scored 11 points, grabbing four rebounds and adding two steals.

Air Force had three freshmen make their collegiate debuts in the game. Chris Catchings, Riley Dering and Keaton Frisch all played in their first college game. Freshman Sam Imade also scored his first-career points on a made three.

The Falcons played its first game with interim head coach Jon Jordan.

Air Force returns to action Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Colorado State. Tip time is 7 pm MT and the game will be streamed on the MW Network.

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Team Stats

Lucas Hobin

Ethan Greenberg

Wesley Celichowski

Kam Sanders

Players Mentioned

Chris Catchings

Wesley Celichowski

Riley Dering

Keaton Frisch

Ethan Greenberg

Lucas Hobin

Sam Imade

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