Falcon women sink Sailors, 72-62

Despite being outrebounded for just the second time this season, the Air Force Academy's women’s basketball team used an 11-2 run at the beginning of the second half to secure a 72-62 victory over their rival Naval Academy here Dec. 30. The Falcon’s victory over the Midshipmen moves them to 2-3

Falcon wrestlers conclude weekend at Kaufman-Brand Open

Matt Benza finished fifth in the 133-pound weight class, while two other Falcons were place winners in the 20-and-under age division to lead the Air Force Academy wrestling team Nov. 20 at the Kaufman-Brand Open here.Benza won his first three matches of the day before dropping a 12-5 decision to

Falcon wrestlers down South Dakota State, 37-12

Backed by seven individual wins, the Air Force Academy wrestling team picked up its fourth consecutive dual-meet victory, as it downed South Dakota State University, 37-12, here Jan. 29.Although the Falcons opened the match with a loss at 149-pounds, when South Dakota State’s Chad Herrbolt won by a

Falcon wrestlers fall short against Wyoming, 25-24

After battling back from an early 12-0 deficit, the Air Force Academy wrestling team lost to the University of Wyoming here Feb. 23, 25, 24. With the loss, the Falcons wrap up the season with a 5-7 dual record, while the Cowboys improve to 6-9.The match started out at 149 pounds, where Josh

Falcon wrestlers fall to Northern Colorado

Dropping the last three bouts of the meet, the Air Force Academy wrestling team fell, 26-15, to Northern Colorado University on Feb. 8. With the loss, the Falcons drop to 4-4, while the Bears improve to 4-6 overall.Air Force’s Bridger Lord faced Nathan Gerrard in a 149-pound bout. Gerrard scored

Falcon wrestlers finish second at All-Academy Championships

A pair of individual titles led the Air Force Academy wrestling team to a second-place finish Feb. 5 at the All-Academy Championships here. The Falcons, who racked up 90 points, finished behind 21st-ranked Navy, which claimed its second-consecutive team title with 126.5 points. Army came in third

Falcon’s fourth-quarter comeback falls short in 38-35 loss

Two touchdown drives engineered by backup quarterback Adam Fitch late in the fourth quarter were not enough in the Falcons’ 38-35 loss to the University of Utah in front of 41,935 spectators here Sept. 22.“We could’a, should’a won, it’s the same thing I said last week,” Falcons head coach Fisher

Falconer major player in Red Flag

The airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s Falconer Air Operations Center are here integrating their craft with pilots and controllers who fly the missions over the “enemy” during Red Flag.The center is comprised of 100 airmen, mostly from the 32nd Air Operations Group at Ramstein Air Base,

Falconer will control Red Flag sky

America’s ability to dominate air and space during war is being tested Oct. 19 to 31. About 90 airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s 32nd Air Operations Group will descend on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in Red Flag 2003.The airmen comprise what is called a Falconer Air Operations

FalconLaunch 6 test fire ends with a 'bang'

The FalconLaunch-6 rocket ended its test-firing in Jacks Valley, Colo., Nov. 4 with a bang. The cadet-built rocket exploded after firing for a fraction of a second as the FalconLaunch cadre watched from more than one-half mile away. Academy firefighters were on-site for the test-fire.Once the rocket

Falcons back on winning track, 31-14

Air Force capitalized on long touchdown runs by Chad Hall and Shaun Carney to beat the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 31-14, sending the Oct. 6 Falcon Stadium crowd of 35,583 home happy. Bluesuiter head coach Troy Calhoun was not among them. Despite the win, which snapped a two game losing skid and

Falcons beat Calgary 4-2 in exhibition hockey

The U.S. Air Force Academy beat the University of Calgary 4-2 in an exhibition game Oct. 2 at the academy's Cadet Ice Arena here.Senior Andrew Ramsey had a goal and an assist in the third period in the win. The Air Force opened the scoring just 1:15 into the first period as Brian Reese scored

Falcons bring home Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

President Barack Obama formally presented the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to seniors from the Air Force Falcons football team April 18 at the White House.The trophy is awarded to the military service academy football team with the best regular season record against the other two teams. The trophy

Falcons capitalize on turnovers, swat Yellow Jackets, 14-7

A disciplined offense and tenacious defense sealed Air Force's second consecutive bowl game win and the team's first-ever victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the Advocare V100 Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., Dec. 27.Two muffed Georgia Tech punt returns set the stage for the

Falcons claim 6 victories at collegiate classic

Six event winners highlighted the opening day of the Air Force track and field team’s spring break. Air Force accounted for 23 top-five finishes at the Spring Break Collegiate Classic here March 25. Backed by Marcus Wells’ winning throw of 186’11”, Air Force claimed four of the top five spots in the

Falcons close season with 35-20 win over UNLV

The Air Force Falcons won their final game of the season Nov. 18 after defeating the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels, 35-20.Jonathan Warzeka scored on a 54-yard touchdown run to regain the lead in the second half and jump-start the triple option for Air Force to win the game.The Falcons'

Falcons coach fires up home crowd for Independence Bowl

The term "home team" will have special meaning to the Airmen of Air Force Global Strike Command when two of the nation's top college football ground attacks take the field in Shreveport, La., for the Independence Bowl Dec. 27.The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons, with the nation's second best rushing

Falcons come up short in loss to Horned Frogs

In what looked like a replay of last year's game in Fort Worth, Texas, the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs blasted the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons in their second home game of the season Sept. 10 here.The Horned Frogs continued last year's dominance over the Falcons by gaining more than

Falcons compete in NCAA basketball tournament

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s men’s basketball team is making an appearance at the NCAA tournament March 16, when they face off 4th-seeded Illinois at Cox Arena in San Diego. The Falcons, members of the Mountain West Conference, enter the tournament with a 24-6 record and are seeded 13th. The game

Falcons complete Tucker Invitational

After the final round of play Sept. 23, the U.S. Air Force Academy golf team finished in 20th place at the William H. Tucker Invitational.Taking place at the 7,354-yard, par-72 University of New Mexico Championship Course, the host team captured the title, firing a three-round total of 874 and

Falcons conclude competition at Air Force open

Sophomore Melissa Beerse picked up a victory in the pole vault, as the Air Force track and field team wrapped up competition at the Don Barrett-Air Force Open on Feb. 9. Competing at the Academy's Cadet Field House, the Falcons collected 26 top-10 finishes during the non-team scoring meet. Beerse

Falcons corral Cowboys in conference opener

The Falcons ran their triple-option offense to near perfection Sept. 23, rushing for 327 yards and three touchdowns en route to a convincing 31-24 win over the Wyoming Cowboys in the Mountain West Conference opener for both schools in Laramie.  The win evened Air Force's record at 1-1 on the

Falcons cut Mildenhall bird strikes

Keith Mutton and Alan Marenghi roam the flightline at this base in their small blue vans doing a job that is truly for the birds. The father and stepson duo command a squadron of falcons, hawks and owls that help keep away birds that pose a bird-strike threat to aircraft here. But, it is not an easy

Falcons defeat Wyoming, 35-29

The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons went to their strengths on a fourth-and-one midfield gamble and it paid off. The effort let the Falcons hold on to a 35-29 lead over Wyoming during the football game Sept. 20.Stuck at midfield with a fourth-and-one, 2:05 left in the game and a six-point lead, the

Falcons devastate BYU, advance to 6-0

Undefeated Air Force advances to No. 18 in the nation, after holding Brigham Young University to negative 21 yards rushing in a televised 52-9 blowout Oct. 12.There has been no love lost between the two teams, after Brigham Young University devastated Air Force's season last year, with a televised

Falcons dominate Lobos, 48-23

The Air Force Academy Falcons dominated the New Mexico Lobos with their rushing offense, beating the Lobos 48-23 in the final home game of the season at Falcon Stadium.Senior Day at the Academy proved too much for New Mexico to handle as the Falcons totaled 461 yards to the Lobos' 258 in the

Falcons dominate UNLV, 24-7

Turnovers yielded 10 points as the Air Force Falcons returned to their winning ways with a 24-7 victory over University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Oct. 11.The win improves the Falcons’ record to 6-1 and makes the team eligible for a post-season bowl game."A lot of people really doubted whether this

Falcons down Mean Green, 34-21

Quarterback Chance Harridge had the best passing performance of his career during the Air Force Academy Falcon’s 34-21 win over the University of North Texas Mean Green on Sept. 13.The Air Force offense dusted off their passing attack which riddled the North Texas defense for three touchdowns and

Falcons down Trinity Western

In the second exhibition game of its Canadian tour, the Air Force women's basketball team defeated Trinity Western, 73-45, Aug. 3 at Mennonite Educational Institution.Junior Pamela Findlay of Glenview, Ill., led the Falcons' balanced offensive attack with nine points. Air Force took an early 4-0

Falcons drop regular season volleyball finale to UNLV

The Air Force Academy volleyball team ended the regular season with a 3-0 loss to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on Nov. 13. The Falcons dropped consecutive sets of 30-20, 30-28 and 30-25 to the visiting Rebels in the team’s final match at the academy for the season.Kristin Hamlett opened the

Falcons edge Frogs in overtime

The way Air Force beat TCU, 20-17, in overtime Sept. 13 at Falcon Stadium may be the corner the Falcon football program has been waiting to turn the previous three losing seasons. Trailing the Horned Frogs, 17-3, with 8:21 left in the fourth quarter, Air Force quarterback Shaun Carney hit back-up

Falcons eliminated from baseball championships

An eight-run first inning was more than enough for the University of New Mexico, as the second-seeded Lobos downed sixth-seeded Air Force Academy 23-2 here May 27. The loss eliminated the Falcons from the 2004 Mountain West Conference Baseball Championships ending their season with a 6-49

Falcons eye history, redemption after BYU loss

There was no way to sugar coat Air Force's first loss of the year, 31-6, to defending Mountain West Conference champion Brigham Young University, Sept. 22, before a sellout crowd of 62,502 at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. The Cougars (2-2, 1-0 MWC) got the upper hand, scoring a touchdown on

Falcons eye 'Return to Dominance'

The Air Force football team broke out new uniforms for its annual media day following their first fall practice last week. The players told reporters the 2006 season will be the Falcons' "Return to Dominance." "Their motto sends a great message to me," Air Force head coach Fisher DeBerry said.

Falcons face tough ice foe

Falcons fall 38-34 in final seconds

The Air Force Academy Falcons came three yards and two kicks short of winning their final regular season game Nov. 23 against San Diego State University.Wind gusts of 11 to 18 mph played havoc with the kicking game, sending punts astray and contributing to a missed extra point and field goal. The

Falcons fall in triple overtime

A quarterback’s slip on the turf and a tight end’s first career pass led to the Air Force Academy’s third loss of the season, as the University of Utah edged the Falcons 45-43 in triple overtime Nov. 1.Entering the third overtime period, the Falcons held the ball first. Driving down to the 4-yard

Falcons fall to Aztecs in volleyball

The Air Force volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision to San Diego State in Mountain West Conference action here Oct. 13. The Falcons fell in consecutive 30-15, 30-25, 30-22 sets to the visiting Aztecs. Sophomore Jasamine Pettie's 12 kills set a new career-best, topping her previous high (10) last

Falcons fall to Cal in bowl game

California's passing game was too much for the Air Force Academy Falcons to overcome as they fell to the Golden Bears 55-36 in the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 29.

Falcons fall to CSU, 31-12

Two drive-killing fumbles and a stingy Colorado State University defense handed the Air Force Academy its third loss of the football season Oct. 31.This is the third consecutive loss for the Falcons, who started the season with six consecutive and decisive wins before losing to Notre Dame, Wyoming

Falcons fall to Eagles in another tournament heartbreaker

"I feel like Bill Murray in 'Groundhog Day': Here we are again."Those were the words of a frustrated Coach Frank Serratore, whose Air Force Academy Falcons came up short in another close game against another top-ranked hockey team in the first round of the NCAA Hockey Tournament, losing to the

Falcons fall to Notre Dame, 21-14

The Air Force Academy Falcons' hopes for a perfect season were dashed Oct. 19 by the Notre Dame defense and running game.Notre Dame held the Falcon rushing offense to just 104 yards on 38 carries, and defeated Air Force 21-14. "We knew coming in that Air Force is a heck of a football team," said

Falcons falls 3-1 in soccer season opener, 3-2 against Iowa

Jessica Zimmerman’s two goals propelled the University of Northern Colorado past Air Force, 3-1, in the soccer season opener for both teams Aug. 26 here.Northern Colorado struck first at the 32-minute mark as Teresa Prais scored off a pass from Zimmerman to put her team ahead 1-0. Air Force struck

Falcons finish season 7-5, defeat CSU 45-21

The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons soared to a 45-21 victory on a cold Saturday night Nov. 26 against the Rams of Colorado State University here.The win brings the Falcons to 7-5-0 overall for the 2011 season and bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive year. This is also the first time in school

Falcons fly high in NIT debut

The Air Force Academy Falcons didn't let the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament snub on March 11 sidetrack them in their National Invitation Tournament debut three days later. In a statistical rarity, all five Air Force starters -- Matt McCraw, Tim Anderson, Jacob Burtschi, Dan Nwaelele and Nick Welch

Falcons fly in for the fight

Falcons fly over South Korea

Falcon's fourth quarter awakening comes up short against Aztecs

The Air Force Academy Falcons showed some life in the fourth quarter, but came up short in a losing effort to San Diego State University Oct. 16 at Qualcomm Stadium here.  The 23rd ranked Falcons lost to the Aztecs 27-25.The game started off slowly for both teams. Both quarterbacks threw

Falcons gain respect despite 31-30 loss to Tennessee

The Air Force Academy football team kicked off their 2006 campaign Sept. 9 in Knoxville, Tenn., with a 31-30 last-minute loss to 11th ranked University of Tennessee Volunteers. Despite the loss, the Falcons served notice to the 105,466 spectators who filled orange-bathed Neyland Stadium and future

Falcons' Garland signs with Denver Broncos

Air Force senior defensive lineman Ben Garland has signed a professional contract with the Denver Broncos, according to an announcement April 26 from the National Football League team.Garland is required by Department of Defense policy to serve at least 24 months active duty before applying for an

Falcons gift-wrap game for Wyoming Cowboys

The Mountain West Conference billed the game as Air Force vs. the University of Wyoming. In reality, the Falcons battled the Cowboys and themselves, and lost to both.An afternoon marred by inconsistent play caught up to Air Force Sept. 17 at Falcon Stadium when Wyoming quarterback Corey Bramlet’s

Falcons golf team places 14th at BYU Cougar Classic

The Air Force Academy men's golf team placed 14th out of 15 teams at the annual Brigham Young University Cougar Classic, held here April 23 to 24. The Falcons shot a three-round total 893 (294-299-300). Falcon golfer Tyler Goulding placed 12th overall to lead the team.Goulding finished the event

Falcons golfers win 11th-straight Reemtsma Trophy

The U.S. Force Academy golf team captured the Reemtsma Trophy for the 11th-consecutive year  -- continuing their dominance of the annual Service Academy Golf Classic. The Falcons, facing rivals Army and Navy, shot a 5-under-par 355 as a team in the third round Oct. 25, to bring their tournament

Falcons ground Rams, 49-27

Seven touchdowns on offense and special teams led the Air Force Academy to a decisive 49-27 win over Colorado State University Oct. 9.The Falcons came into the game ranked No. 25 in the nation by the Associated Press, powered in part by the top-ranked rushing offense in the NCAA, while CSU limped in

Falcons have everything to prove this football season

Unlike previous seasons, the 2007 Air Force football team has no catchy slogan it will use as a rallying cry or the media can use as a sound bite or a headline. Instead, first-year head coach and 1989 Academy grad, Troy Calhoun, told the annual media day gathering of local and regional reporters on

Falcons have strong showing at 2011 All-Comers Meet

The Air Force track and field team kicked off the 2011 season with a strong showing at the annual Air Force All-Comers Meet Jan. 14 at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Field House. Several Falcons added new entries to the women's record books, while the combined squad accounted for 11 top finishes

Falcons hockey team drops two to Niagara

The Air Force Academy hockey team was swept by the Niagara University Purple Eagles, losing 3-2 Jan. 21 and 3-0 Jan. 22. The two losses dropped the Falcons to 11-11-2 overall and 3-7 in the College Hockey America league. Niagara improved to 10-13-0 and 5-5 in the CHA. With the sweep, Niagara

Falcons home opener a true blue success

Air Force football fans were rewarded for their patience Sept. 30 as the Falcons' long-awaited home opener resulted in a 24-7 bluesuiter victory over the University of New Mexico Lobos at Falcon Stadium. Head coach Fisher DeBerry's troops wasted little time taking command of the Mountain West

Falcons hoopsters headed to NCAA tournament

The Air Force Falcons have earned a spot in the 2004 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, their first postseason appearance in 42 years. The Falcons, with an overall 22-6 record, won the Mountain West Conference regular-season title with a conference-record 12-2 mark. They face North Carolina on

Falcons in 8th place after two rounds

With two rounds under wraps, the U.S. Air Force Academy men's golf team sits in a tie for eighth place at Nevada's Wolf Pack Classic here.Held at the 7,100-yard, par-72 Wolf Run Golf Course, the Falcons combined for a four-over-par day one score of 580 and are tied with Hawaii. Utah leads in the

Falcons in flight

Between patrols of the no-fly zone in northern Iraq, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft fly in formation while waiting to refuel. The jets are part of Operation Northern Watch here. The F-16 in the foreground is from the Michigan Air National Guard and is flown by a pilot from the 113th Expeditionary

Falcons kick off season Aug. 31

Falcons free safety Larry Duncan (29) makes an interception over wide receiver Chris Charron during Falcons practice at the Air Force Academy. Last season, Duncan tied for the team lead in interceptions, with three for 113 yards and one 95-yard touchdown. Duncan will be roaming the field in search

Falcons lacrosse team falls to Denver, 7-6

The Air Force Academy lacrosse team suffered its fourth one-goal loss of the season, falling to Denver, 7-6, in league play April 17. Air Force falls to 3-6 overall and 1-2 in league play."We played hard but fell a little short," said head coach Fred Acee. "We made a costly mistake in the fourth

Falcons lose 16-2 to Oklahoma

Eighteenth-ranked University of Oklahoma hit a season-high five home runs to beat the Air Force Academy team here 16-2. The Falcons fall to 5-27 for the season, while the Sooners improve to 22-11.Tyler Gooch (1-0) picked up the win for the Sooners, holding the Falcons scoreless through seven

Falcons lose heartbreaker to Clemson in NIT semifinals

With 1.2 seconds remaining and Air Force down by one point, a hush went over the crowd March 27 at Madison Square Garden as Clemson tried frantically to inbound the ball to end the game. After Clemson forward K.C. Rivers moved rapidly along the baseline, he finally found forward David Potter who

Falcons lose in straight sets to Rams

The Air Force volleyball team dropped straight sets to Colorado State in Mountain West Conference action here Oct. 6.Freshman Katie Batchelder led the Falcons with eight kills, but the academy dropped consecutive 30-14, 30-20, 30-16 sets to the visiting Rams. Freshman Jocelyn Booker had seven kills.

Falcons march past Black Knights in annual football duel

The Air Force Academy Falcons marched off the football field here with a 31-22 victory against the Army Black Knights on Nov. 6.The first half of the game was Wimbledon-esque as a sold-out crowd watched the rally of points on both sides of the stadium. The Black Knights brought their darkness to

Falcons narrowly fall to No. 22 Utah in volleyball

The Air Force Academy women’s volleyball team dropped a close 3-1 Mountain West Conference decision to No. 22 University of Utah here Oct. 1. The Falcons, who had not taken a game from the Utes since 1999, handily downed the nationally ranked team in the first game. After dropping the next two

Falcons overcome late Navy comeback, beat Mids 35-34 in OT

Despite a 2-1 record, Air Force fans have despaired over some luckluster Falcon play this season. However, some of that was washed away as the Falcons defeated the Navy Midshipmen 35-34 Oct. 1 at Jack Stephens Field here.The Falcons were riding high into the second half, but it all almost came

Falcon's perch

Falcons pin a loss on Orediggers, 37-12

Winning eight of 10 bouts, the Air Force Academy wrestling team dominated the Colorado School of Mines, 37-12, here Feb. 11. The Falcons improve to 5-4 in dual action, while the Orediggers drop to 3-6.The dual began with the 133-pound bout, as Falcon Matt Benza went up against Garrett Eller. Benza

Falcons place last at annual Air Force Classic

The Air Force Academy track and field team picked up a pair of fourth-place finishes at the annual Air Force Classic here Feb. 5. In a four-team meet that featured University of California, University of Colorado and Colorado State University, the Falcon men finished with 94 points, while the women

Falcons rally late to win opener

For more than three quarters Air Force was, arguably, "sleepless in Seattle." The Falcons trailed the University of Washington Huskies, 17-6, nearly five minutes into the fourth quarter and needed a wake-up call in their 50th season opener.They got it from backup quarterback Adam Fitch.Less than

Falcons reach NIT final four in NYC

Air Force handily won its first two games in the National Invitation Tournament, but had to survive a nail biter to advance to the semifinals. Jacob Burtschi's lay up with 7.7 seconds left was the game winner as the Falcons held on for a dramatic 52-51 win over DePaul March 21, in front of an

Falcons ready to leave the nest

Falcons ready to recapture Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

For Air Force Academy football players, last season was one to be remembered, but not so much for the things athletes normally enjoy reminiscing. As players walked victoriously from the field after blowing out New Mexico with a strong 42-24 win in the 2005 season finale, it felt good to finish

Falcons record two safeties in 41-7 rout

Two defensive scores by one of the youngest teams in school history led the Air Force Falcons to a 41-7 rout over Southern Utah University in the season opener here Aug. 30.Returning only eight starters from last year, the Falcons looked to an experienced defensive line to control the game. Leading

Falcons roll over Army, 43-7

Prior to the 41st renewal of the Air Force/Army football rivalry, Falcon quarterback Shaun Carney was asked by a local West Point, N.Y., newspaper to predict the final score. The junior signal caller said the bluesuiters would win 49-7. His teammates nearly made him a prophet. Air Force converted

Falcons roll to 45-17 victory over UNLV

U.S. Air Force Academy Falcon seniors went onto the field of Falcon Stadium Nov. 19 knowing they wouldn't set foot on the turf again until graduation day. They made it a night to remember, rolling over the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels 45-17 in the 2011 Seniors Night game.Senior running

Falcons romp past San Diego State

Conventional football wisdom says the run is used to set up the pass. Air Force is thinking -- and winning -- the other way around.Thanks to a 231-yard passing game that loosened the San Diego State University defense, academy ground troops traveled 272 more yards en route to a convincing 41-29 Air

Falcons rout Cougars, 35-14, in Mountain West Conference opener

Air Force's defense held BYU to just 126 yards of total offense in the final three quarters during the Falcons' 35-17 win in the teams' Mountain West Conference opener in front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 47,000 here Sept. 11.The rout breaks a six-game losing streak to BYU, who last lost to Air

Falcons scare Sooners in comeback, fall short 27-24

Meeting for only the second time in school history, the Air Force Academy Falcons posted 351 rushing yards against the nationally-ranked Oklahoma University Sooners in a close 27-24 defeat at Sept. 18 at OU's Memorial Field. The Sooners took an early lead with a touchdown by running back DeMarco

Falcons score 21 unanswered to defeat Colorado State 24-21

Fueled by quarterback Shaun Carney's two touchdown passes and fullback Jacobe Kendrick's first rushing touchdown of the season, the Air Force Academy Falcons rallied from a 21-3 halftime deficit to stun the neighboring Colorado State Rams 24-21 before 30,008 loyalty-divided fans Oct. 12 at Falcon

Falcons score overtime victory

Falcons self destruct in 34-31 loss

It was easy to put a finger on why Air Force lost, 34-31, to New Mexico Oct. 25 in Mountain West Conference play at University Stadium in Albuquerque -- the Falcons couldn't keep their hands on the football. The bluesuiters lost a season-high five fumbles, three in the fourth quarter, which turned a

Falcons set records in 63-24 rout of Tennessee State

The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons emerged as the victors in their battle against the Tennessee State University Tigers Sept. 24 at Falcon Stadium here.The Tigers hoped to make good after their 27-58 loss against Murray State, but this game would prove another upsetting afternoon with the Falcons

Falcons sheer Rams 38-17

Turnovers and a tough Air Force defense proved to be too much for Colorado State University as the Falcons soared to a 38-17 win over the Rams at Falcon Stadium in Colorado, Nov. 8, advancing their record to 8-2 overall. Colorado struck first scoring on a 1-yard run by CSU senior Gatrell Johnson

Falcons shoot past Regis, 72-52

Shooting a school-record 72.7 percent from long range, the Air Force Academy women’s basketball team downed Regis University, 72-52, Jan. 8 for its largest victory of the season. With the win, the Falcons move to 5-8 on the season, while the Rangers fall to 10-3.Regis got out to an early 6-1 lead,

Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Turnovers made the difference in the Air Force's 41-21 loss to Army Nov. 3 at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y.The Falcons, unable to establish an offensive rhythm after two solid drives in the first quarter, gave up three interceptions and two fumbles that cost them 17 points against the

Falcons shut out Lobos 42-0

Falcon football got back to its winning ways with a 42-0 shutout of the University of New Mexico Lobos Oct. 29 here.The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons left defenders in the dust from their first touch of the football, when defensive back Jon Davis returned the first Lobo punt for 40 yards to give

Falcons shut out St. Francis in soccer action

Falcons shut out Wofford, 49-0

Fullback Dan Shaffer dove one yard to score the go-ahead points and give head coach Fisher DeBerry his 150th career win in a 49-0 shutout of Wofford College on Aug. 30.Shaffer returned from last year’s season-ending knee injury to score a career-high three touchdowns, as the Academy Falcon fullbacks

Falcons sink Navy 48-7

Forty-eight unanswered points let Air Force sink Navy 48-7 and advance in the national rankings following the Oct. 5 game.The Falcons advanced from No. 25 to No. 19 in the USA Today/ESPN college football poll, and cracked the Associated Press Top 25 poll at No. 21.Undaunted by Air Force's previous

Falcons skate past Alabama-Huntsville, 4-3

Eric Ehn scored two goals as Air Force skated past Alabama-Huntsville, 4-3, in a non-conference college hockey game today at the Cadet Ice Arena. Air Force improved to 1-1 overall this season. UAH fell to 0-2. The victory is the 100th Division I win for head coach Frank Serratore, the most of any

Falcons skate to 6-1 win over AIC

Senior Andrew Ramsey scored a career-best four goals to lead the Air Force to a 6-1 win over American International College Nov. 17 at the Cadet Ice Arena. The Air Force evened its record at 6-6-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the Atlantic Hockey Association. AIC fell to 0-10-0 and 0-8-0 in the AHA. Ramsey

Falcons slide past Broncos for Potato Bowl title

A dominant running game and strong linebacker play carried the Air Force Academy to a 38-24 victory over Western Michigan in the rain-soaked Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Dec. 20, in Boise, Idaho.

Falcons snatch 6 interceptions, win 47-20

Six interceptions powered the Air Force Academy to a 47-20 win over the University of Houston Cougars in the Armed Forces Bowl, Dec. 31 here.This was the third time the Air Force Academy and University of Houston met on the gridiron in two years. The Academy trounced the Cougars 31-28 during the

Falcons sneak past Wildcats, 22-21

Nate Allen’s electrifying 79-yard interception return for a touchdown sparked the Air Force Academy Falcons to a fourth-quarter come-from-behind victory, 22-21, over the Northwestern Wildcats. “That (score) gave our football team a new life; it gave us a belief,” said Fisher DeBerry, the Falcons

Falcons soar over South Korea

Falcons soccer team gets 2 wins

The U.S. Air Force Academy women's soccer team improved its record to 3-7-2 with two wins this weekend over Stephen F. Austin and Sacramento State.The Falcons won for the second time in a row Sept. 24, defeating Stephen F. Austin 1-0 at the Cadet Soccer Stadium. The game-winning goal came in the