Biden awards football trophy to Air Force Academy
April 29, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday awarded the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Academy for winning football games against its rival U.S. service academies.
“Simply put, you can’t talk about the soul of the nation without talking about our service academies,” Biden told the team gathered in the White House's East Room.
Harkless, UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 in OT in MWC tourney
March 9, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — (AP) — Elijah Harkless scored a career-high 35 points, 11 in the overtime, as UNLV beat Air Force 78-70 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference Tournamentfalse Championship
Moore’s 33 lead San Jose State over Air Force 63-61
March 4, 2023 GMTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Omari Moore recorded 33 points as San Jose State beat Air Force 63-61 on Saturday night.
Moore was 14 of 24 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Spartans (19-12, 10-8 Mountain West Conference).
Military prospects see NFL hopes rise after policy change
March 4, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Patterson feels fortunate.
The tight end from Air Force is living out a childhood dream as one of 319 invitees this week to the NFL’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Harkless put back lifts UNLV past Air Force, 54-53
February 25, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — EJ Harkless put back an offensive rebound with a second left to lift UNLV to a 54-53 win over Air Force on Friday night.
The Falcons took a 53-50 lead on a pair of Rytis Petraitis free throws with 16 seconds left, but Shane Nowell took a feed from Harkless and dunked to pull the Runnin' Rebels within one and Air Force's Ethan Taylor gave up a steal to Jackie Johnson III, but Keshon Gilbert missed a layup and Harkless snared the rebound.
Mashburn has 24 points, No. 25 New Mexico beats Air Force
January 28, 2023 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 24 points — seven during a crucial late surge — in No. 25 New Mexico’s 81-73 victory over Air Force on Friday night.
Jaelen House had 19 points and six steals for the Lobos (19-3, 6-3 Mountain West).
Air Force OL dies after medical emergency on way to class
January 11, 2023 GMTAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — The Air Force Academy said offensive lineman Hunter Brown died after experiencing a medical emergency as he left his dormitory for class Monday.
STAT WATCH: FBS rushing title is 3rd straight for Air Force
January 10, 2023 GMTAir Force became the first team to win the national rushing title three straight seasons since Navy did it four years in a row from 2005-08, Tennessee had the lowest total offense average for a national leader in 20 years, and Texas A&M gave up the most yards ever by a pass defense leader.
Lucas’ 28 lead Nevada over Air Force 75-69
December 31, 2022 GMTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jarod Lucas' 28 points helped Nevada defeat Air Force 75-69 on Saturday.
Lucas was 7 of 10 shooting, including 3 for 5 from distance, and went 11 for 12 from the line for the Wolf Pack (12-3, 2-0 Mountain West Conference).
Bradley scores 26, San Diego State tops Air Force 71-55
December 29, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Bradley's 27 points helped San Diego State defeat Air Force 71-55 on Wednesday in a Mountain West Conference opener.
Bradley was 9 of 12 shooting, including 6 of 7 on 3-pointers for the Aztecs (10-3).
Air Force takes home win streak into matchup with Tarleton State
December 18, 2022 GMTTarleton State Texans (5-5) at Air Force Falcons (7-4)
Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Air Force -3; over/under is 126
Air Force puts home win streak on the line against Tarleton State
December 17, 2022 GMTTarleton State Texans (5-5) at Air Force Falcons (7-4)
Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Air Force hosts Tarleton State aiming to extend its six-game home winning streak.
Navy AD blunt about expectations for program, next coach
December 13, 2022 GMTNavy is changing football coaches. What won't be different — according to athletic director Chet Gladchuk — are the expectations for the program.
“Our objective has always been to win the Commander-In-Chief Trophy, which is reasonable," Gladchuk said Monday.
Heidbreder sparks Air Force past Arkansas State 80-55
December 10, 2022 GMTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Jake Heidbreder's 16 points helped Air Force defeat Arkansas State 80-55 on Friday night.
Heidbreder was 5 of 9 shooting, including 2 for 5 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Falcons (7-4).