The Mountain West has launched a giveaway in which fans can submit what they think should be the official Twitter and Instagram hashtag of the 2013 Reese's MW Basketball Championships. The conference will narrow down the field to a handful of finalists next Tuesday, March 5, where fans can then vote on their favorite. The Conference office will announce a winner after 3 p.m. MT on Friday, March 8, and the person who submitted the winning hashtag will win a pair of tickets to next year's tournament. To learn more about the promotion and for fans to submit their desired hashtags, please visit http://www.facebook.com/MountainWestConference/app_275777965887899.
February 2013 Archives
The Mountain West Digital Network has just posted a feature story
of Air Force's pole vaulting corps to the Conference website at http://www.themwc.com/allaccess/index.html?media=372409. This
footage can be played directly on the index and track & field pages of
TheMWC.com. It can also can be found on the MW's YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xasLMhlWJsI&feature=youtu.be
and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=829306012179
and we have also tweeted a link to this video to our
followers at @TheMWCOlySports.
The link below is to a New York Post story on Air Force lacrosse team manager Garrett O'Hanlon and how he saved a man's life.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/heroes_snatch_man_off_tracks_5xxneLwPQ3SHBjuXkuy5BI
The 2013 Air Force baseball media guide is now available.
The Falcons open the season at UTSA today.
Continue reading 2013 Air Force Baseball Media Guide.
Men's Basketball - Air Force men's
basketball enters another important stretch in the Mountain West conference
this week with two of the league's upper tier teams coming to Clune Arena and a
chance to make up ground in the standings. A talented UNLV team comes
calling tomorrow night, boasting a lineup that features Freshman phenom
and projected NBA lottery pick Anthony Bennett along with All-Conference
performer and another future pro, Mike Moser. Air Force currently sits
deadlocked with the Rebels in fourth place in the conference. The last
time the two teams met was just one month ago in an overtime thriller that saw
the Falcons relinquished a late lead to falter down the stretch. Tickets
are still available for the UNLV game for as low as $9 by clicking here. The first 100 fans in attendance will
receive a free meal card from Qdoba. This Wednesday will also be Military
Appreciation Night at Clune Arena which means $5 upper level tickets for all
Military personnel and accompanying guests. If you are an active or
retired serviceman or woman you are eligible for the discount and can take
advantage of the $5 offer by clicking here or contacting the AFA ticket office at
472-1895. $5 tickets will also be available on game night by presenting a
valid military i.d. at the Clune Arena box office. Tip-off is set for 7
pm.
On Saturday, the Falcons will welcome in another of the MWC's elite when #24 Colorado State visits the Springs. The Rams have reeled off four straight and currently reside just a half game back of first place in the league. CSU is just two games up on Air Force, providing a golden opportunity for the Falcons to continue their climb in the conference. Tickets are still available for this Saturday's 2 pm tip. To reserve your seats visit the ticket page on goairforcefalcons.com or contact the AFA ticket office at 472-195. Upper level admission starts at just $9. Scout Day tickets are also available for just $5 for all boy scouts and girl scouts and family members. For more information about Scout Day tickets please contact the AFA ticket office at 472-1895. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free foam Lightning Bolt at the gate courtesy of the Gazette.
On Saturday, the Falcons will welcome in another of the MWC's elite when #24 Colorado State visits the Springs. The Rams have reeled off four straight and currently reside just a half game back of first place in the league. CSU is just two games up on Air Force, providing a golden opportunity for the Falcons to continue their climb in the conference. Tickets are still available for this Saturday's 2 pm tip. To reserve your seats visit the ticket page on goairforcefalcons.com or contact the AFA ticket office at 472-195. Upper level admission starts at just $9. Scout Day tickets are also available for just $5 for all boy scouts and girl scouts and family members. For more information about Scout Day tickets please contact the AFA ticket office at 472-1895. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free foam Lightning Bolt at the gate courtesy of the Gazette.
Hockey
vs. Canisius - Friday, February 15th and Saturday, February 16th - Lightning tickets
are available for a special discount that allows fans admission to the game and
$5 in bonus cash to spend at the concession stand. Lightning tickets are
just $10 on both nights. Click here for more information. The first 400 fans
in attendance on Friday will also receive a commemorative foam lightning bolt
at the gate.
Coach Pilipovich Show Presented by People's Bank - Live at Back
East Bar and Grill - Thursday,
February 14th - Catch up with Coach P and host Jim Arthur for
your weekly Falcon men's basketball update. Enjoy an hour of hoops talk
and great food and drink specials after work this Thursday. The show
begins at it's regularly scheduled time of 6:30 pm.
Boxing
- Wing Open Quarterfinals - Thursday, February 14th @ 4:30pm - The long road to
the Wing Open Finals continues this Thursday when boxing hopefuls square off in
the always competitive quarterfinal round of Wing Open bouts at the Cadet
Gymnasium. Admission is free.
AIR
FORCE FOOTBALL SEASON TICKET DEPOSITS NOW BEING ACCEPTED - The Falcon football
team will add a bonus home game to their schedule in 2013 meaning extra
football and added value for Air Force season ticket holders this upcoming
fall! The 7 game home schedule includes an October showdown with Notre
Dame, and the annual service academy battle with Army on the first weekend of
November. To lock in your seats for the 2013 season and take advantage of
this early offer, click here.
