Falcons outlast UNLV, 91-87

Air Force forward Kelsey Berger goes for a layup against UNLV in the teams' game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Feb. 16, 2011. The Falcons defeated the Rebels, 91-87. Berger is a sophomore and native of Mentor, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons outlast UNLV, 91-87

Air Force women's basketball head coach Andrea Williams talks with Megan Muniz during the Falcons' game against UNLV at Clune Arena Feb. 16, 2011. The Falcons, at 8-16 overall and 3-8 in the Mountain West Conference, have won more games in Williams' first season as coach than in their previous two seasons combined. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons outlast UNLV, 91-87

Air Force's Megan Muniz defends against UNLV's Erica Helms during the Falcons' game against the Rebels at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Feb. 16, 2011. Muniz, a sophomore and native of Rio Rancho, N.M., had nine points and two rebounds in the Falcons' 91-87 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons outlast UNLV, 91-87

Air Force's Katie Hilbig powers past a UNLV defender during the Falcons' match against the Rebels at Clune Arena Feb. 16, 2011. Hilbig, a sophomore and native of Castle Rock, Colo., scored 13 points in the Falcons' 91-87 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons soar over Colo. Christian, 68-58

Air Force team captain Raimee Beck goes in for two of her 15 points during the Air Force-Colorado Christian game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Nov. 28, 2010. The Falcons defeated the Cougars, 68-58. Beck is a native of Blackfoot, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Davis)

Falcons soar over Colo. Christian, 68-58

Freshman Camille Thompson drives in for a layup against the Colorado Christian defense during the Falcons' game against the Cougars at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Nov. 28, 2010. Thompson is a native of McDonough, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Davis)

Hoop Dreams

Capt. Antoine Hood, 919th Special Operations Wing, had a celebrated college basketball career at the Air Force Academy from 2002-2006, but has yet to realize his dream of playing in the NBA. With his active-duty commitment now complete, the reservist says he’s ready to take the next step and make that dream a reality. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr.)

Swish

Capt. Antoine Hood, 919th Special Operations Wing, sinks a free throw at the Duke Field court. Captain Hood had a celebrated college basketball career at the Air Force Academy from 2002-2006, but has yet to realize his dream of playing in the NBA. With his active-duty commitment now complete, the reservist says he’s ready to take the next step and make that dream a reality. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt, Samuel King Jr.)

Basketball: Falcons rein in Broncos 72-65

Air Force junior guard Evan Washington goes for two against Texas-Pan American's Jacob Trader in the Falcons-Broncos game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Jan. 2, 2010. Washington, a native of Columbus, Ohio, scored 13 points and had four rebounds in Air Force's 72-65 victory. The Falcons are 8-5 on the season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)

Basketball: Falcons rein in Broncos 72-65

Air Force senior center Mike McLain goes for a layup in the Falcons' 72-65 victory over Texas-Pan American at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Jan. 2, 2010. McLain, a native of Portland, Ore., led Air Force with 25 points and seven rebounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)

Basketball: Falcons rein in Broncos 72-65

Air Force junior forward Evan Washington cuts through Texas-Pan American defenders Ben Smith and Matt Mierzycki during the Falcons-Broncos game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Jan. 2, 2010. Washington, a native of Columbus, Ohio, scored 13 points and had four rebounds in Air Force's 72-65 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)

Basketball: Women Falcons rally to overcome Mountaineers 74-66

Western State freshman forward Katie Hall beats Air Force junior center Liz Dunsworth on the tipoff during the Falcons-Mountaineers game at the Air Force Academy's Clune Arena Jan. 2, 2010. Dunsworth, a native of Rock Island, Ill., had four rebounds in Air Force's 74-66 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)