Rucker, Army visit Air Force

Published Dec. 2, 2021 5:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Army (4-3) vs. Air Force (6-1)

Clune Arena, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Jalen Rucker and Army will battle A.J. Walker and Air Force. The sophomore Rucker has scored 24 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 18 over his last five games. Walker, a senior, is averaging 21.6 points over the last five games.

TEAM LEADERS: Walker is averaging 18.7 points and 4.1 rebounds to lead the way for the Falcons. Complementing Walker is Ethan Taylor, who is putting up 9.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. The Black Knights have been led by Rucker, who is averaging 16.6 points and 4.4 rebounds.JUMPING FOR JALEN: Rucker has connected on 41.2 percent of the 51 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 15 of 36 over his last five games. He's also converted 61.9 percent of his free throws this season.

STREAK STATS: Air Force has won its last three home games, scoring an average of 62 points while giving up 56.7.

ASSIST-TO-FG RATIO: The Falcons have recently used assists to create buckets more often than the Black Knights. Air Force has an assist on 43 of 72 field goals (59.7 percent) across its past three contests while Army has assists on 28 of 65 field goals (43.1 percent) during its past three games.

DID YOU KNOW: Army has attempted more free throws per game than any other Patriot League team. The Black Knights have averaged 18.7 free throws per game and 21.7 per game over their last three games.

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