- Matchup: Nevada Wolf Pack vs Air Force Falcons
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, CO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, Clune Arena will host an exciting matchup as the Air Force Falcons (3-14) face off against the Nevada Wolf Pack (12-5).
In their previous game, the Nevada Wolf Pack faced off against Utah State, resulting in a 71-62 defeat. The Wolf Pack recorded 17 fouls compared to Utah State’s 18. From beyond the arc, Nevada managed to hit 7 out of 21 attempts. Utah State showcased a stellar performance at the free-throw line, converting 20 out of 24, achieving a rate of 83.3%. The game statistics also show that Utah State grabbed 33 rebounds (7 offensive, 26 defensive) without any blocks. They tallied 16 assists and made 9 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Nevada allowed their opponent to shoot 44.9% from the field, making 22 out of 49. They achieved 11 assists and forced 10 turnovers while securing 7 steals. The Wolf Pack collected a total of 37 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and converted 13 out of 17 free throws for a success rate of 76.5%. Nevada finished the match with a field goal percentage of 34.4% (21 out of 61) and 7 out of 16 from three-point range.
Corey Camper Jr. was instrumental in this matchup, shooting an impressive 76.9% from the field and providing 1 assist. He played for 32 minutes, pulling down 7 rebounds and finishing with 31 points by hitting 10 of his 13 shots.
Nevada enters this contest with a record of 12-5. They average just 9.2 turnovers per game, while committing 18.5 fouls each contest. The Wolf Pack are averaging 35.4 rebounds per game and have accrued 244 assists this season, ranking 201st nationally for team assists. From three-point territory, they have a conversion rate of 37.5% (115 out of 307) and are hitting 75.6% from the free-throw line. Their scoring average stands at 76.2 points per game, placing them 203rd in the nation while shooting 43.3% overall.
On defense, the Wolf Pack force 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 20.9 fouls. They limit opponents to a 34.0% shooting rate from beyond the arc, ranking 142nd in allowing points per game (71.9). Nevada permits a field goal percentage of 44.3% (407 of 919) and averages 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 216th in college basketball for assists allowed, with 238 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Air Force Falcons fell short against San Jose State, losing 70-62. During this game, Air Force allowed San Jose State to retrieve 24 rebounds (8 offensive). They achieved a 37.5% accuracy from beyond the arc, going 6 of 16, and finished with a free-throw percentage of 75.0% by converting 18 of 24 attempts. San Jose State managed to hit 23 of their 49 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 46.9%. The Falcons concluded their performance hitting 21 out of 47 shots, equating to a 44.7% shooting percentage, while making 8 of their 22 three-point attempts (36.4%). They capitalized on 12 successful free throws, with an impressive rate of 80.0%. San Jose State recorded 19 personal fouls, allowing the Falcons a total of 15 free-throw opportunities. Throughout the matchup, Air Force turned the ball over 15 times but also managed to secure 7 steals, gathering 18 defensive and 9 offensive boards for a combined total of 27 rebounds.
Lucas Hobin played a pivotal role for the Falcons, contributing 16 points in 30 minutes of play without registering any assists. He hit 4 out of 9 attempts, achieving a field goal percentage of 44.4%, while also securing 2 rebounds.
Air Force currently holds a season record of 3-14. They average 17.1 fouls per game and are hitting 63.5% of their free-throw attempts. Their assist average is 11.7 per game (331st nationally), while committing 14.9 turnovers per game. They have accumulated a total of 1,054 points this season (62.0 points per game) and average 30.4 rebounds.
Defensively, the Falcons rank 241st in points allowed per game at 75.6. They generate 11.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (313th in college basketball). The Air Force defense permits 34.9% on three-point attempts (130 of 372) while foes make 72.1% of their free throws. They have surrendered an average of 14.6 assists and 35.5 rebounds per game, ranking 263rd and 239th in these categories, respectively.
Who will claim victory in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Nevada
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