Shooting woes left Air Force women’s basketball playing catch-up throughout a conference-opening loss at Utah State. The Falcons shot just 28.6% from the floor as they fell 65-53 to the Aggies, a team Air Force had beaten eight consecutive times. The Falcons hit just 7-of-39 (17.9%) of their shots in the first half – including 2-of-19 from 3-point range and fell behind by 12 points. They turned things around in the third quarter and briefly tied the score 40-40. But Utah State closed the third quarter with a 3, as it had on a buzzer-beater at halftime, and never trailed again. Wednesday’s shooting problems came from the top, as two-time All-Mountain West player Milahnie Perry scored just three points on 1-of-15 shooting while fighting an illness. Point guard Jordyn DeVaughn was 2-of-11. Freshman Bhret Clay was 3-of-10 and Keelie O’Hollaren, despite a team-high 16 points, hit just 4-of-12 shots. “That was a tough night for us,” O’Hollaren told 1300 AM’s Ryan Kaufman following the game. “We shot all good shots, shots I know everyone can make; we make every day. … Some nights it’s not your night.” Jayda McNabb posted a double-double for the Falcons (6-5, 0-1 Mountain West) with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The missed shots prevented Air Force from capitalizing on an 18-9 advantage in turnovers and 16-6 edge in offensive rebounds. The Falcons attempted 23 more shots (70-47) than the hosts but made one fewer shot. Aaliyah Gayles led Utah State (5-5, 1-0) with 19 points, hitting 9-of-10 free throws, to go with 10 rebounds. Utah State is among the teams leaving the Mountain West following this season, so this marks the final trip for Air Force to Logan, Utah, for the foreseeable future. ...read more read less