AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (Interstat) — The Air Force Falcons used a dominant first half and a balanced scoring attack to secure a 61-45 victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack in a Mountain West women’s basketball game Saturday at Clune Arena.

The Falcons improved to 7-5 overall, while Nevada dropped to 4-8.

Air Force seized control early, building a 31-17 lead by halftime. The Falcons outscored Nevada 18-6 in the second quarter, capitalizing on a prolonged Wolf Pack scoring drought and efficient perimeter shooting. Nevada managed just 17 points in the first half on 5-of-26 shooting from the field.

The Falcons’ offensive execution was led by guard Milahnie Perry, who scored 16 points, including two first-half three-pointers, and added four rebounds and three assists. Her back-to-back three-pointers early in the second quarter stretched a six-point lead to 12 and forced a Nevada timeout, effectively stifling any early Wolf Pack momentum.

Nevada’s offensive struggles were profound. The Wolf Pack finished the game shooting 26% from the field and a frigid 15.8% from three-point range. Their 45 points came on just 13 made field goals, though they found some success at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 20 attempts.

Air Force, by contrast, shot efficiently, hitting 40.7% from the field and a sharp 50% from beyond the arc, making nine of 18 attempts. The Falcons also won the turnover battle, committing 11 to Nevada’s 14, and recorded five steals.

The Wolf Pack showed a flicker of life in the fourth quarter, outscoring Air Force 21-15, but the deficit was too large to overcome. Nevada’s Skylar Durley led all scorers with 18 points and added five rebounds and two blocks. Chloe Williams provided a presence inside for the Wolf Pack with 10 rebounds and a block.

For Air Force, the victory was a collective effort. Jayda McNabb filled the stat sheet with five points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Emily Adams contributed six points, five rebounds and two assists, while Keelie O’Hollaren came off the bench to score 10 points. Marissa Hargrave and Bhret Clay each added eight points.

The most important stretch of the game occurred in the second quarter, when Air Force transformed a modest 13-11 lead after one period into a commanding 31-17 halftime advantage. During that decisive quarter, the Falcons’ defense held Nevada to six points on 2-of-13 shooting. Simultaneously, the Air Force offense ignited, with Perry hitting consecutive three-pointers and the team sharing the ball effectively for open looks. This 18-6 run established a cushion that Nevada, given its profound shooting difficulties throughout the contest, could never seriously threaten.

The announced attendance was 368.

Nevada next plays at Boise State on Dec. 31. Air Force travels to San Diego State on the same date.