- Matchup: Air Force Falcons vs. Nevada Wolf Pack
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Lawlor Events Center, Reno, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Nevada Wolf Pack (19-11) face off against the Air Force Falcons (3-27) this Saturday at the Lawlor Events Center.
The Air Force Falcons recently faced Grand Canyon, suffering a defeat with a final score of 86-60. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 42.2% (19 of 45) and made 4 of their 17 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, they converted 18 of 26 (69.2%). In terms of rebounding, they secured only 20 boards, without any offensive rebounds. The Falcons also recorded 14 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and notching 4 steals. Defensively, they allowed a high percentage, with Grand Canyon shooting 56.4% (31 of 55). Grand Canyon contributed with 17 assists and 4 steals, alongside 32 total rebounds (4 offensive and 28 defensive) but had no blocks. They shot 71.4% from the free throw line, making 15 of 21 attempts, and hit 9 of 21 from three-point range. Both teams committed 20 personal fouls in this matchup.
Kam Sanders made an impactful appearance, shooting 50.0% from the field with 5 assists during his 32 minutes on the court. He finished the game with 18 points from 6 of 12 shooting.
The Air Force Falcons currently hold a season record of 3-27. They average 62.2 points per game (364th in Division 1) while shooting 42.8% from the field. From beyond the arc, they have a shooting percentage of 31.5% (205 of 650) and hit 64.1% of their free throw attempts. As a team, they grab an average of 29.3 rebounds per game and have a total of 377 assists this season, placing them 286th in Division 1 for assists. They turn the ball over 14.9 times on average and commit 17.7 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Falcons force an average of 10.1 turnovers per game and draw 17.9 fouls. They are currently ranked 298th in allowing assists, having surrendered 456 this year. The team allows opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field (847 of 1,721) and gives up 35.4 rebounds per game. Additionally, they grant a 38.4% shooting percentage from beyond the arc while ranking 334th in points per game allowed (80.1).
In their latest game, the Nevada Wolf Pack fell short with a score of 83-73 against Wyoming. On the boards, they allowed Wyoming to collect 29 rebounds (2 offensive). The Wolf Pack finished the game shooting 42.9% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 21, and made 16 of 27 free throw attempts (59.3%). Wyoming shot an impressive 63.0% from the field, converting 29 of 46 attempts. Nevada managed to shoot 25 of 54 from the field (46.3%) and 4 of 15 from three (26.7%). They cashed in on 19 free throws for a rate of 65.5%. Wyoming registered 21 fouls, resulting in 29 free throws for the Wolf Pack, who turned the ball over 6 times and recorded 5 steals. Nevada secured 24 rebounds in total, which included 18 defensive and 6 offensive boards.
Elijah Price contributed significantly for the Wolf Pack, converting 6 of 8 attempts for a stellar 75.0% shooting percentage, and totaled 3 rebounds. He scored 20 points over 25 minutes on the court without recording an assist.
Nevada holds a season record of 19-11. The Wolf Pack’s offense is shooting at 43.6% from the field, ranking them 280th nationally. They have accumulated 2,278 points this season (75.9 points per game) and collect 35.7 rebounds per game. Their assist average stands at 14.2 (157th in college basketball) while committing 9.8 turnovers per game. The Wolf Pack commit 18.0 personal fouls per game and convert 75.0% of their free throw opportunities.
On defense, Nevada is positioned 136th in the nation for points allowed per game at 72.4. They manage to force 11.7 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field (164th in Division 1). The Wolf Pack’s defense yields a 35.2% three-point shooting percentage and teams convert 71.4% at the free throw line. They give up an average of 13.9 assists and 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking 222nd and 134th, respectively, in Division 1.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Nevada
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