Turnovers and fouls doom the Rebels in disappointing loss at Clune Arena against the Air Force Falcons 79-74.
Going into Tuesday night's matchup, no one was expecting a repeat of the 100-64 drubbing UNLV handed Air Force at the Thomas & Mack in their first meeting. The Falcons previous two home games featured wins over Wyoming and Boise State, but with UNLV a seven point favorite, and riding a two game winning streak, they were still expected to win.
They would not. Falling to an inspired Air Force squad 79-74 at Clune Arena.
The Rebels appeared to have the game in control early, as they quickly built a nine-point lead, but 10 first half turnovers would allow the Falcons to go on a 19-6 point run to close out the half and take a 35-31 lead over the Rebels into the break.