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Air Force rolls past Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 81-45, in season opener Falcons shoot 56.9 percent from the field
Nov. 10, 2006
Box Score, Play-by-Play and Game Notes in PDF Format Jacob Burtschi and Tim Anderson scored 13 points each to lead a balanced Air Force attack as the Falcons rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 81-45, Friday night in front of 4,366 fans at Clune Arena in the season opener for both schools. Air Force captured its 18th consecutive win at home and 26th straight against non-conference opponents at Clune Arena. The Falcons led from the opening tip and were never seriously challenged in the game. Air Force jumped to a 16-0 lead while holding Arkansas-Pine Bluff to an 0-for-11 start from the field. All five AF starters scored during the spurt. The Lions finally got on the board at the 12:33 mark of the first half on a basket by Terrance Calvin. Air Force cruised to a 38-19 halftime lead and never led by less than 18 points in the second half. The Falcons finished the game hitting 56.9 percent from the field on 29 of 51 shooting. Sixteen of the team's 29 field goals were lay ups. In addition, the Falcons hit 52.9 percent (9-17) from three-point range. Nick Welch chipped in with 12 points and a team-best eight rebounds in his return to action after missing all of last season with injuries. Matt McCraw added 10 points, while Burtschi dished out a career-high six assists and added six rebounds.
Eric Kenzik and Adam Hood each scored a career-high five points for the Falcons, who emptied their bench in the second half. Arkansas-Pine Bluff was led by William Byrd, who had a game-high 17 points. He was the only Lion in double figures. Arkansas-Pine Bluff finished the game hitting 32.7 percent from the field and just two of 17 from the three-point land. |
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