Delaware Blue Hens at Air Force Falcons
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Air Force wins 75-71 against Delaware
Heidbreder added seven rebounds for the Falcons (1-1). Ethan Taylor scored 14 points, going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from distance, and 2 for 5 from the line. Camden Vander Zwaag recorded nine points and shot 4 for 10, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
The Fightin' Blue Hens (1-1) were led by Jameer Nelson Jr., who recorded 18 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Jyare Davis added 15 points and four assists for Delaware. Ebby Asamoah also had 13 points.
Heidbreder put up 14 points in the first half for Air Force, which led 37-27 at the break. Air Force was outscored by six points in the second half but held on for the victory. Heidbreder led the way with 12 second-half points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 71 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 71 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Jake Heidbreder Defensive Rebound. | 71 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Ebby Asamoah missed Three Point Jumper. | 71 - 75 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Delaware Timeout | 71 - 75 |
Statistics
 DEL |
 AF |
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|---|---|---|
| 19-57 | FG | 25-53 |
| 33 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 8-26 | 3PT | 8-23 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 25-30 | FT | 17-25 |
| 83 | Free Throw % | 68 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 29 |
| 9 | Assists | 16 |
| 6 | Steals | 4 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 2 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 2 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 22 | Points in Paint | 30 |
| 24 | Fouls | 23 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Attendance: 1,625 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
2025-26 Mountain West Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 15-5 | - | 29-7 |
| San Diego State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-11 |
| New Mexico | 13-7 | 2 | 26-10 |
| Grand Canyon | 13-7 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Nevada | 12-8 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Boise State | 12-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Colorado State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-13 |
| UNLV | 11-9 | 4 | 18-17 |
| Wyoming | 9-11 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Fresno State | 7-13 | 8 | 13-19 |
| San José State | 3-17 | 12 | 9-24 |
| Air Force | 0-20 | 15 | 3-29 |