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Air Force hosts Collins and Utah State

The Utah State Aggies (12-1, 3-0 MWC) are set to take on the Air Force Falcons (3-11, 0-3 MWC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST. The Aggies are coming off a strong performance by Michael Collins Jr., who scored 23 points in their 96-78 victory against the San Jose State Spartans.

The Falcons have struggled at home this season, with a record of 3-6. They are allowing 73.2 points per game and have been outscored by an average of 10.3 points. On the other hand, the Aggies are undefeated in MWC play, averaging 85.6 points and outscoring their opponents by 18.3 points per game.

When it comes to shooting percentages, Air Force is making 43.6% of their shots from the field, slightly higher than the 40.4% allowed by Utah State. However, the Aggies have a significant advantage in scoring, averaging 12.4 more points per game than the Falcons allow.

This game will mark the first meeting between the two teams in conference play this season. Eli Robinson leads the Falcons with averages of 9.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game, while Lucas Hobin has been a consistent threat from beyond the arc. For the Aggies, Michael Collins Jr. has been shooting 56.7% from the field and averaging 20.2 points, with Kolby King providing additional scoring from long range.

In their last 10 games, the Falcons have struggled with a record of 3-7, averaging 63.1 points per game. In contrast, the Aggies have been on a hot streak, with a record of 9-1 and averaging 84.0 points per game.

Overall, the matchup between the Falcons and Aggies promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a victory in conference play. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a competitive game between these two MWC rivals.

This article was generated using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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