Northern Colorado Bears Defeat Air Force Falcons 71-53
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Clune Arena
Northern Colorado Bears 71, Air Force Falcons 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Air Force Falcons?
Northern Colorado Bears beat Air Force Falcons 71-53 at Clune Arena on November 26, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Northern Colorado Bears secured a 71-53 victory over the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena on November 26, 2025. This game showcased the Bears' strong form, as they improved their record to 7-1, while the Falcons fell to 3-6. The Bears have been performing well recently, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 83.4 points scored and allowed 70.0 points during this stretch. In contrast, the Falcons have struggled, holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten games with an average of 65.4 points scored and 75.2 points allowed.
The Bears entered this game with a solid away record of 3-1, while the Falcons had a home record of 3-4. The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on December 17, 2024, where the Falcons lost 76-81 at Northern Colorado. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the contest, as the Falcons sought to avenge their earlier defeat.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any player absences, indicating both teams were likely at full strength. The betting market reflected Northern Colorado's strong performance, with DraftKings setting the odds at UNCO -4.5, a spread that they comfortably covered with their victory. The total for the game was set at 146.5, which was not reached given the final score.
The game conditions were standard for indoor basketball, with no mention of unusual weather or external factors affecting the play. Throughout the contest, viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Bears, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included a two-point tip shot by Caleb Walker and a three-point jumper by Ibu Yamazaki, which helped extend the Bears' lead.
Overall, the Bears demonstrated their ability to perform on the road and maintain their momentum, while the Falcons will need to regroup following this defeat as they continue their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNCO -4.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | Northern Colorado Bears — · Air Force Falcons — |
Leaders
- PointsKam Sanders16Air Force Falcons
- AssistsEli Robinson3Air Force Falcons
- ReboundsA.J. Patterson6Air Force Falcons
- PointsQuinn Denker23Northern Colorado Bears
- AssistsQuinn Denker8Northern Colorado Bears
- ReboundsBrock Wisne8Northern Colorado Bears
Recent form
Air Force Falcons
Last 10: 3-7Streak W365.4 scored · 75.2 allowed per game3-4 at home
- W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 23
- W77-63vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 21
- W66-64vs Alabama State HornetsNov 19
- L61-76vs Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 15
- L72-76vs Long Island University SharksNov 11
- L54-74vs Austin Peay GovernorsNov 8
- L63-79at Belmont BruinsNov 4
- L59-68at UNLV RebelsMar 12
- L47-87at Utah State AggiesMar 8
- L57-80vs Boise State BroncosMar 5
Northern Colorado Bears
Last 10: 8-2Streak W283.4 scored · 70 allowed per game3-1 away
- W97-93vs Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 23
- W86-80at Portland PilotsNov 23
- L72-73at St. Thomas TommiesNov 22
- W88-81at Pepperdine WavesNov 16
- W101-65vs Colorado Christian CougarsNov 8
- W91-57vs Colorado College TigersNov 4
- L83-91vs Montana GrizzliesMar 13
- W72-45vs Montana State BobcatsMar 12
- W76-52vs Weber State WildcatsMar 9
- W68-63at Weber State WildcatsMar 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Northern Colorado Bears | Air Force Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-52 | 21-51 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 3-17 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 18 |
| Free throws | 5-8 | 8-14 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 22 |
| Assists | 17 | 9 |
| Steals | 4 | 2 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 34 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 4 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half24-20Zach Bloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 1st Half26-20Brock Wisne made Layup.
- 1st Half26-22Caleb Walker made Dunk. Assisted by Eli Robinson.
- 1st Half28-22Brock Wisne made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 1st Half28-24Kam Sanders made Jumper.
- 2nd Half28-26Wesley Celichowski made Layup. Assisted by Eli Robinson.
- 2nd Half31-26Quinn Denker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bloch.
- 2nd Half34-26Zach Bloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half34-27Eli Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-28Eli Robinson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-28Brock Wisne made Layup. Assisted by Egan Shields.
- 2nd Half36-31Kam Sanders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli Robinson.
- 2nd Half38-31Brock Wisne made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-32Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-33Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-33Egan Shields made Layup. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half40-35Kam Sanders made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-37Caleb Walker made Layup. Assisted by Ethan Greenberg.
- 2nd Half40-38Caleb Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-38Brock Wisne made Layup. Assisted by Ibu Yamazaki.
- 2nd Half45-38Quinn Denker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half45-40Kam Sanders made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-40Quinn Denker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
- 2nd Half48-43Lucas Hobin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kam Sanders.
- 2nd Half48-45Kam Sanders made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-45Vincent Delano made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half51-48Kam Sanders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kolby Gilles.
- 2nd Half53-48Quinn Denker made Jumper.
- 2nd Half55-48Ariik Mawien made Layup. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half57-48Quinn Denker made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-48Brock Wisne made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half60-49Caleb Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-51Caleb Walker made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half62-51Quinn Denker made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-51Brock Wisne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-51Brock Wisne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-51Ibu Yamazaki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
- 2nd Half69-51Brock Wisne made Jumper.
- 2nd Half69-53Eli Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Caleb Walker.
- 2nd Half71-53Ariik Mawien made Dunk. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
Win probability
Above the line favours Air Force Falcons, below favours Northern Colorado Bears.
Venue
- Clune ArenaColorado Springs, CO
- Attendance1391
- OfficialsKevin Brill, Mike O'Neill, Mitchell Irvin
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