Air Force faces Utah Valley in NIT matchup

Air Force will play Utah Valley in the National Invitation Tournament on Friday evening. The game is set to take place in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 8:30 p.m. EDT. Both teams have similar records. Air Force holds an 18-14 record, with 8 wins and 12 losses in the Mountain West Conference (MWC). Meanwhile, Utah Valley is 18-12, with a 10-8 record in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Air Force has performed well in non-conference games, winning 10 out of 12. The Falcons have a strong average of 13.5 assists per game, led by Jo Huntimer. In comparison, Utah Valley averages 66.0 points per game and 5.6 made three-pointers. The two teams have met once before this season, with Air Force winning that match 76-58 in early December. Milahnie Perry was the top scorer for the Falcons in that game, while Kylee Mabry led the Wolverines. Looking at recent performance, both teams are 5-5 in their last ten games. Air Force has been scoring an average of 68.3 points per game, while Utah Valley scored about 66.9 points. It should be an exciting and competitive matchup.