Nevada Defeats Air Force, Extending Falcons’ Losing Streak to 24 Games
– The Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Air Force Falcons 74-59 Saturday night in Reno, Nevada, extending Air Force’s losing streak to 24 games. Corey Camper Jr. Led Nevada with 18 points.
The game, a regular-season finale for both teams, saw Nevada take control early, leading 32-25 at halftime. They continued to build on that lead in the second half, ultimately securing a 15-point victory. Nevada finished the season with a 20-11 overall record and a 12-8 mark in Mountain West Conference play. Air Force concluded the season with a 3-28 record and an 0-20 record in conference play.
According to game statistics, Nevada shot 48% from the field, converting 27 of 56 attempts. They were less successful from three-point range, making only 4 of 18 attempts (22%). At the free-throw line, Nevada was efficient, shooting 80% (16 of 20). Air Force shot 49% from the field (25 of 51), but struggled from beyond the arc, making only 2 of 12 three-point attempts (17%). They shot 41% from the free-throw line (7 of 17).
Corey Camper Jr.’s 18 points paced Nevada, while Kaleb Lowery added 9 points and 8 defensive rebounds. Kam Sanders led Air Force with 14 points, and Corey Camper Jr. Contributed 6 defensive rebounds.
The game saw several lead changes early on. Elijah Price opened the scoring with a layup for Air Force, but Nevada quickly responded. Kaleb Lowery hit a three-pointer for Air Force, and Tayshawn Comer followed with another, giving the Falcons a brief lead. However, Nevada quickly regained control and maintained it for the remainder of the game.
Turnovers were relatively even, with Nevada committing 10 and Air Force 9. Rebounding favored Nevada, 41 to 22. Nevada led for 99% of the game, with the largest lead reaching 22 points.
The officiating crew included Crystal Hogan, Ian Caldwell, and Tommy Nunez. The game was played at the MWN in Reno, Nevada.
ESPN Analytics indicated a 100% win probability for Nevada throughout the majority of the game, while Air Force’s win probability remained at 0%.
Key moments in the first half included a three-pointer by Kaleb Lowery and a layup by Elijah Price for Air Force. For Nevada, Kolby Gilles contributed a layup, and Corey Camper Jr. Added a driving layup.
The loss marks the continuation of a difficult season for Air Force, who have yet to secure a conference win. Nevada, finishes the regular season on a positive note, heading into any potential postseason play with momentum.