Tag: basketball
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Lucas Hobin, Air Force freshmen making early impact with guidance from upperclassmen
Air Force graduate Ethan Taylor was influential in Lucas Hobin’s decision to play for the Falcon’s basketball team. Taylor’s hometown of Houston neighbors Hobin’s hometown of Katy, Texas, which instantly connected the two players when Hobin, a freshman, visited his senior year of high school. “He told me that it’s going to be hard, but…
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Air Force men’s basketball struggles to contain Pacific’s offense, falls to Tigers at home
Like the weather Wednesday night, Air Force went cold in the second half for a blowout loss to the University of the Pacific. The Tigers led by 15 at the half, and a lethal offense led by Elias Ralph’s 31 points helped Pacific stay ahead for the rest of the contest for a 80-65 win…
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Offense helps Liberty basketball take down powerhouse Mesa Ridge in season opener
Liberty basketball could not have asked for a better season opener. With three players in double digits, the Lancers beat Mesa Ridge 67-61 on the road Tuesday night. It was Liberty’s second straight win over the 2024 5A state champions after beating the Grizziles 47-44 in last year’s season opener on Dec. 3. “It’s a…
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Air Force center Wes Celichowski stays dedicated to basketball program, steps up as leader for young team
It seems rare for college athletes to stick with one program nowadays, but for Air Force’s Wes Celichowski, it’s always been an easy decision. The 7-foot center is in his third year on the Falcon basketball team, and despite not reaching 10 wins the last two seasons, the opportunity to be a leader is what…
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Falcons take down IU Indianapolis to win Air Force Classic
After trailing 49-48 at the half, the Air Force men’s basketball team captain Caleb Walker told his team to ‘just stay in it.’ The Falcons did that and more, taking a commanding 98-85 win over IU Indianapolis to extend their win streak to three in front of a home crowd at Clune Arena on Sunday.…
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Sophomore Kyle Marshall no longer with Air Force men’s basketball
Air Force loses a player just four games into the season. Sophomore guard Kyle Marshall is no longer with the Falcons men’s basketball team, citing personal reasons, it was announced Wednesday before a home win over Alabama State, the team’s first win of the season. “He made the decision that he didn’t want to be…
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Double-double from Caleb Walker, defense propels Air Force to first win of season
Air Force’s team let out a sigh of relief as the game buzzer sounded, this time with its name on top. In a gritty game down to the wire, the Falcons (4-1) earned their first win of the season, edging Alabama State 66-64 Wednesday at Clune Arena. After being down 39-32 at the half, Air…
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Despite strong performance from freshmen, turnovers haunt Air Force men’s basketball in season-opening loss to Belmont on the road
Halloween may be over, but 23 turnovers for Air Force on Monday night were a frightening sight for the Falcons. Costly turnovers and foul trouble led to a 79-63 road loss to Belmont University to open Air Force’s 70th season of basketball. However, strong performances from its freshmen bode well for the team’s future. After trailing…
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Former Denver Nuggets guard and current Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups arrested in federal gambling probe
Former Denver Nuggets guard and current Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. The exact charge or charges they face were not immediately known. Two people…
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