Monday, November 2
USAFA, CO
6:30 PM MT
Air Force Academy
1-0,0-0Mountain West
66
vs
45
Denver
0-1,0-0WCC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 11 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 45 |
| Air Force | 12 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 66 |
11/2/2026 9:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
USAFA, Colo. - Air Force women's basketball opened the 2026-27 season with a 66-45 victory over Denver on Monday evening at Clune Arena. Prior to tipoff, the Falcons unveiled their 2025-26 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) banner, recognizing last season's postseason appearance.
Air Force (1-0) was led by Jordyn DeVaughn, who finished with a game high 19 points, five assists and four rebounds. Jayda McNabb followed with a double-double, recording 18 points and a game-high 18 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. Keelie O'Hollaren added 11 points and five rebounds.
The Falcons held a narrow 12-11 advantage after the opening quarter before Denver battled back to even the score at 27-27 heading into halftime.
Air Force took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Pioneers 20-9 to build a 47-36 lead entering the final period. The Falcons continued their momentum in the fourth, adding 19 points while holding Denver to nine to secure the 21-point victory.
Air Force finished the night shooting 37.3 percent from the field while holding Denver to 30.6 percent. The Falcons also controlled the glass, outrebounding the Pioneers 45-34, and recorded 11 steals.
Karolina Padilla led Denver (0-1) with 16 points, while Victoria Baker added nine.
Next Up
Air Force (1-0) was led by Jordyn DeVaughn, who finished with a game high 19 points, five assists and four rebounds. Jayda McNabb followed with a double-double, recording 18 points and a game-high 18 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. Keelie O'Hollaren added 11 points and five rebounds.
The Falcons held a narrow 12-11 advantage after the opening quarter before Denver battled back to even the score at 27-27 heading into halftime.
Air Force took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Pioneers 20-9 to build a 47-36 lead entering the final period. The Falcons continued their momentum in the fourth, adding 19 points while holding Denver to nine to secure the 21-point victory.
Air Force finished the night shooting 37.3 percent from the field while holding Denver to 30.6 percent. The Falcons also controlled the glass, outrebounding the Pioneers 45-34, and recorded 11 steals.
Karolina Padilla led Denver (0-1) with 16 points, while Victoria Baker added nine.
Next Up
Air Force returns to Clune Arena on Saturday, Nov. 7, to host Saint Mary's. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m MT.
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's Basketball
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/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
Denver
USAFA
FG%
.306
.373
3FG%
.083
.300
FT%
.636
.909
RB
34
45
TO
18
13
STL
2
11
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
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