Nevada Favored Over Struggling Air Force in MWC Tournament

The Wolf Pack look to continue their strong offensive rebounding against the Falcons in Wednesday's matchup.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Nevada Wolf Pack (20-11) will face the Air Force Falcons (3-28) in the Mountain West Conference Tournament on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. EDT in Las Vegas. Nevada holds a 12-8 record in MWC play and an 8-3 record in non-conference games, while the Falcons are currently 0-20 in MWC competition and have a 2-24 record against teams with winning records.

Why it matters

Nevada enters this tournament game as a strong favorite given the significant difference in records between the two teams, but tournament play can often present unexpected outcomes. The Wolf Pack's strong offensive rebounding and recent performance will be key factors in determining if they can secure a decisive victory against the struggling Falcons.

The details

In their last meeting on March 8, Nevada defeated Air Force 74-59. Corey Camper Jr. led Nevada with 18 points, while Kam Sanders led the Falcons with 14 points. Nevada is third in the MWC, averaging 9.7 offensive rebounds per game. Over the last 10 games, Nevada has a 5-5 record, averaging 75.0 points, 30.8 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 6.0 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Air Force has gone 0-10 in their last 10 games, averaging 63.6 points, 25.2 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 4.9 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 43.9% from the field.

  • The teams meet for the third time this season on Wednesday, March 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
  • Nevada defeated Air Force 74-59 in their last meeting on March 8, 2026.

The players

Corey Camper Jr.

Leads the Nevada Wolf Pack, averaging 17.1 points per game, alongside 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

Elijah Price

A key performer for Nevada, averaging 15.4 points and 8.2 rebounds, shooting 49.4% from the field over the last 10 games.

Eli Robinson

Averages 7.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Air Force Falcons.

Lucas Hobin

Has been averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for the Air Force Falcons.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

The takeaway

Nevada's strong offensive rebounding and recent performance suggest they have the edge over the struggling Air Force Falcons, but tournament play can be unpredictable, and the Wolf Pack will need to maintain their focus and intensity to secure a decisive victory.