Air Force Falcons
7-1 - 1st in Mountain West2025 Schedule
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday she feels the conference is finally in a good place.
Air Force and UNLV are expected to remain in the Mountain West, sources confirmed to ESPN.
— Desi-Rae Young had 26 points and 11 rebounds and Kiara Jackson scored 16 points to help No. 25 UNLV beat Air Force 76-64 on Saturday for the Runnin' Rebels 28th straight win against Mountain West Conference opponents.
— Frida Formann scored 23 points and No. 7 Colorado used a big second quarter to beat Air Force 74-58 on Saturday.
Rennia Davis and Rae Burrell scored 18 points apiece and No. 20 Tennessee remained unbeaten with an 81-54 win over Air Force on Sunday.
Athletes from U.S. military academies who want to immediately go pro can now do so pending approval from the defense secretary. They also must eventually fulfill their military obligation or repay the cost of their college education.
Jamie Ruden scored 14 points, Ja'Tavia Tapley had 11 points and eight rebounds, and No. 20 Arizona State beat Air Force 87-56 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
The Air Force men's and women's basketball games that were postponed during the government shutdown have been rescheduled.
The Air Force Academy has canceled all athletic events due to a federal government shutdown that began overnight.
Mountain West Standings
TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Utah State | 89.4 | - | 0 | 7 |
Boise State | 82.3 | 1.5 | 2 | 6 |
Nevada | 76.1 | 1.5 | 2 | 6 |
New Mexico | 84.8 | 1.5 | 2 | 6 |
Wyoming | 74.6 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
San Diego Stat.. | 73.7 | 2.5 | 2 | 4 |
Colorado State | 75.7 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
UNLV | 74.0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
San José State.. | 70.3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Fresno State | 75.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Air Force | 64.9 | 6 | 7 | 2 |