NEWSLETTER
The Northern Colorado Bears (6-5) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Air Force Falcons (3-7) on December 16, 2024 at Bank of Colorado Arena.
On Saturday, in its most recent game, Northern Colorado lost to North Dakota State 82-70. With 19 points, Isaiah Hawthorne was its leading scorer. In its most recent game, Air Force beat Stony Brook on Saturday, 69-61. Wesley Celichowski scored a team-high 22 points (and chipped in one assist and four boards).
When is Northern Colorado vs. Air Force and when does it start?
This contest between the Bears and Falcons is scheduled to tip off on Monday, December 16, 2024. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Northern Colorado vs. Air Force
The Bears and Falcons will take to the floor at Bank of Colorado Arena for this matchup on December 16, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Northern Colorado Bears vs. Air Force Falcons Game Preview
Northern Colorado Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Colorado outscores opponents by 8.2 points per game (scoring 83.4 per game to rank 42nd in college basketball while allowing 75.2 per outing to rank 277th in college basketball) and has a +90 scoring differential overall.
The 83.4 points the Bears average are 15.9 more than the Falcons concede.
Northern Colorado knocks down 9.5 three-pointers per game (62nd in college basketball), 2.7 more than its opponents (6.8). It is shooting 34.4% from deep (152nd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 32.6%.
The Bears are averaging 93.8 points per game in home games. In road games, they are averaging 74.0 points per contest.
Air Force Stats, Odds & Insights
Air Force is being outscored by 2.2 points per game, with a -22 scoring differential overall. It puts up 65.3 points per game (339th in college basketball), and gives up 67.5 per contest (92nd in college basketball).
The Falcons average 65.3 points, 9.9 fewer than the Bears concede.
Air Force knocks down 8.7 three-pointers per game (111th in college basketball) at a 37.0% rate (74th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 per game its opponents make, at a 35.3% rate.
Bears Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hawthorne | 11 | 17.4 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Langston Reynolds | 10 | 16.8 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Brock Wisne | 11 | 9.1 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Jaron Rillie | 11 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Zack Bloch | 11 | 8.6 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Falcons Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Taylor | 10 | 17.3 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.7 |
| Wesley Celichowski | 10 | 10.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Caleb Walker | 10 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Jeffrey Mills | 10 | 8.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Luke Kearney | 10 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
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