Clune Arena at the Air Force Academy has become a difficult place to play since February began.
New Mexico is the latest victim to fall at the Falcons home venue, letting a nine-point lead slip away in a 76-72 loss at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Lobos (16-11, 9-5 MW) endured their third straight setback at Clune Arena over the last three seasons, as the Falcons now have home straight wins. Prior to Saturday’s game, Air Force beat Wyoming, Boise State and UNLV since Feb. 2.
“I thought we played hard. I just didn’t think we played with discipline or smarts at the end,” head coach Craig Neal said in his postgame radio interview.