Nevada Dominates Air Force in NCAAB Showdown
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · Thomas & Mack Center
Nevada Wolf Pack 80, Air Force Falcons 45, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack?
Nevada Wolf Pack beat Air Force Falcons 80-45 at Thomas & Mack Center on March 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack?
Nevada Wolf Pack were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3600 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Nevada Wolf Pack triumphed over the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 80-45 at the Thomas & Mack Center. This game highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' seasons, as Nevada improved its record to 21-11, while Air Force fell to a dismal 3-29.
Nevada's recent form has been a mix of ups and downs, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They are currently on a one-game winning streak, having secured a victory against Air Force just three days prior to this match, winning 74-59. Over these recent games, Nevada has averaged 75.0 points scored per game while allowing 74.8 points. Their home record remains strong at 5-0, showcasing their ability to perform well on their own court.
In contrast, Air Force has struggled significantly, losing all of their last ten games, which has contributed to their overall record of 3-29. Their average scoring during this stretch has been 63.6 points, while they have allowed a staggering 85.4 points per game. Their away record reflects their struggles, as they have yet to win on the road, currently sitting at 0-5.
The historical context of this matchup also favors Nevada, as they have won all four of their previous meetings against Air Force in the current and last season. Their most recent encounter prior to this game was on March 8, 2026, where Nevada again emerged victorious with a score of 74-59. The previous meetings also saw Nevada winning decisively, including a 81-66 victory earlier in the season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability or injuries affecting either team, leaving the focus on the performance of the players who took the court.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, indicated a significant favoritism towards Nevada, with a spread of -19.5 and a moneyline of -3600. Air Force was listed at +1500 on the moneyline, reflecting their underdog status. The total points for the game were set at 140.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under.
Conditions for the game were not specified in the block, but the venue, Thomas & Mack Center, is known for its home-court advantage for the Wolf Pack, which likely played a role in their commanding performance.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a dominant display from Nevada, who controlled the pace and scoring. Notable plays included Ethan Croley making a layup followed by free throws, and Chuck Bailey III contributing with a layup assisted by Amire Robinson. The scoring was well-distributed among the Nevada players, showcasing their offensive depth.
Overall, this game served as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Air Force this season, while Nevada continues to solidify its position as a competitive team in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NEV -19.5 | 140.5 o -108 / u -112 | Air Force Falcons +1500 · Nevada Wolf Pack -3600 |
Leaders
- PointsCorey Camper Jr.11Nevada Wolf Pack
- AssistsKaleb Lowery4Nevada Wolf Pack
- ReboundsCorey Camper Jr.5Nevada Wolf Pack
- PointsKam Sanders12Air Force Falcons
- AssistsA.J. Patterson4Air Force Falcons
- ReboundsEli Robinson5Air Force Falcons
Recent form
Nevada Wolf Pack
Last 10: 5-5Streak W175 scored · 74.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W74-59vs Air Force FalconsMar 8
- L73-83at Wyoming CowboysMar 4
- L83-85at UNLV RebelsMar 1
- W67-60vs New Mexico LobosFeb 25
- W80-77vs Utah State AggiesFeb 22
- L71-87at San José State SpartansFeb 18
- L57-71at San Diego State AztecsFeb 15
- W69-59vs Fresno State BulldogsFeb 8
- L87-91at Boise State BroncosFeb 4
- W89-76vs UNLV RebelsJan 31
Air Force Falcons
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1063.6 scored · 85.4 allowed per game0-5 away
- L59-74at Nevada Wolf PackMar 8
- L60-86vs Grand Canyon LopesMar 4
- L62-66at Wyoming CowboysFeb 28
- L80-86vs San José State SpartansFeb 25
- L66-91vs UNLV RebelsFeb 21
- L61-98at New Mexico LobosFeb 18
- L63-93at Fresno State BulldogsFeb 14
- L74-91vs Colorado State RamsFeb 11
- L54-88vs San Diego State AztecsFeb 8
- L57-81at Grand Canyon LopesFeb 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | Air Force Falcons | Nevada Wolf Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 16-57 | 26-57 |
| Field goal % | 28 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 2-22 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 9 | 25 |
| Free throws | 11-11 | 23-30 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 44 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 32 |
| Assists | 7 | 17 |
| Steals | 9 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 34 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 44 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half13-50Kolby Gilles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half14-50Kolby Gilles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half16-50Caleb Walker makes layup
- 2nd Half16-52Tyler Rolison makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half16-53Chuck Bailey III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half18-53Kam Sanders makes layup
- 2nd Half19-53Kam Sanders makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half19-55Joel Armotrading makes 6-foot dunk (Tayshawn Comer assists)
- 2nd Half20-55Kolby Gilles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half21-55Kolby Gilles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half22-55Kolby Gilles makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half23-55Kolby Gilles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half23-57Chuck Bailey III makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half23-58Peyton White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half23-59Peyton White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half23-60Peyton White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half23-61Peyton White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half25-61Wesley Celichowski makes layup (A.J. Patterson assists)
- 2nd Half25-62Joel Armotrading makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half25-64Amire Robinson makes layup (Myles Walker assists)
- 2nd Half25-66Joel Armotrading makes 6-foot dunk (Amire Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half25-68Chuck Bailey III makes layup (Amire Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half28-68Kam Sanders makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half30-68Kolby Gilles makes layup
- 2nd Half30-70Jeriah Coleman makes 6-foot alley oop dunk (Myles Walker assists)
- 2nd Half31-70Kam Sanders makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-70Kam Sanders makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-73Chuck Bailey III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Myles Walker assists)
- 2nd Half34-73Kam Sanders makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half34-74Amire Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-75Amire Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-75Kolby Gilles makes layup
- 2nd Half36-77Ethan Croley makes layup
- 2nd Half36-78Ethan Croley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half36-80Chuck Bailey III makes layup (Amire Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half37-80Caleb Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-80Caleb Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-80Eli Robinson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kam Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half43-80Lucas Hobin makes layup
- 2nd Half45-80Elliott Taite makes layup (Chris Catchings assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Nevada Wolf Pack, below favours Air Force Falcons.
Venue
- Thomas & Mack CenterLas Vegas, NV
- Attendance2770
- OfficialsMichael Irving, Amy Bonner, Chad Barlow
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