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Team: Air Force Falcons
School: United States Air Force Academy
Home Games: Clune Arena
Conference: Mountain West
Head Coach: Dave Pilipovich
Colors: Blue and Silver
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The United States Air Force Academy is known for the finest academic and athletic programs in the country. The Air Force Falcons men's basketball team has held up this reputation with talented players and strategic game plans. Although the squad has attended four NCAA tournaments, the program has never won a title. Under the leadership of Coach Dave Pilipovich, the Falcons team has consistently increased its standings and is becoming a threat in the Mountain West Conference. The 2019 season started off on a high point with a 17-13 win against the
Army Black Knights
, marking the Falcon's first-ever win at
Christl Arena
in West Point. Whether Air Force is playing a home game at Clune Arena or winning out on the road, the Falcons team is always a force to be reckoned with. This might be the year that the Falcons make it. Catch the magic when you buy Air Force Falcons tickets at StubHub.
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The Air Force Falcons men's basketball team plays its home games at
Clune Arena
, which is located in the Cadet Fieldhouse sports complex on the United States Air Force Academy campus in Colorado Springs. Clune Arena can seat up to 5,858 patrons. Colonel John J. Clune, the arena's namesake, served as the Air Force Academy's athletic director for over 16 years and was responsible for implementing the school's first women's athletic programs in 1976.
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The Air Force Falcons are part of the Mountain West Conference. Other teams in this 11-member conference include the
CSU Rams
, Fresno State Bulldogs, UNLV Rebels and Nevada Wolf Pack. The Air Force Falcons joined the Mountain West Conference in 1999 and have appeared in four NCAA tournaments.
''The current head coach of the Air Force Falcons is Dave Pilipovich. Pilipopovich has held the position of head coach since 2012, but he also worked as an assistant coach for the Falcons for five years before his appointment. Pilipovich's leadership has greatly improved the Air Force Falcons' performance; in his first year, he helped the Falcons win its first-ever game against a Top 20 team. Although the program has yet to achieve a title, the Falcons team consistently wins 12-19 games a season and rank in the middle of its conference.'
'In the 2018-2019 season, the Air Force Falcons achieved 8 wins and 10 losses in its conference. The team's overall score was 14-18. The season started off strong with a 90-65 win against the JWU Wildcats on Nov. 6. The most dramatic game occurred on Jan. 16 against the UNLV Rebels with a final score of 106-88.'
'Some of the most heated Air Force Falcons' games are played against other Colorado universities. On Dec. 14, you can catch the team playing the Denver Pioneers at the Magness Arena. The Falcons will be playing a home game against the CSU Rams on Jan. 18, and it'll end the season with an away game against the same team on Feb. 29.'
'Air Force Falcons tickets can be found at different price points. If you're catching a home game at Clune Arena, expect to get a general admission ticket for less. If you're headed to an away game, budget more per ticket. The contest and location of the seats will make a difference in the cost of tickets. Check StubHub for current ticket prices.'
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