The Nevada Wolf Pack (9-6) try to bring a five-game road losing streak to a close when they meet the Air Force Falcons (10-5) at Clune Arena. Action begins at 2:00 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 9.
The Falcons are hoping to rebound after their 64-52 loss to Wyoming on Wednesday. Hayden Graham had a good outing, recording 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists for Air Force. The Wolf Pack, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their ugly 85-63 loss against Fresno State on Wednesday. Marqueze Coleman had a game-high 22 points.
Notes
Nevada lost its last game by a 22-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Air Force is 2-1. Nevada is 3-2 in blowouts this season.
With 70.0 possessions and 1.006 points per possession, the Air Force Falcons perform worse on both metrics than the Nevada Wolf Pack. Nevada averages 73.4 possessions and 1.070 points per possession.
The Air Force Falcons average an effective field goal percentage of 48.3% this season. The Nevada Wolf Pack are 4-3 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.3% or greater.
On average, Air Force attempts 16.0 three pointers and Nevada attempts 17.0. Both teams have even records of 2-2 when they attempt at least 20 three pointers.
Nevada, the 27th-ranked team in rebounding, registers an average of 41.5 rebounds per game. Air Force does worse, ranked 187th with 36.8.
Air Force ranks 90th in defensive rebounding. When it comes to offensive rebounds, Nevada ranks 49th.
On average, Nevada forces a turnover rate of 18.7%. When Air Force turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a fantastic 6-1 record.
