Clayton Cosentino's goal in the third period spoiled the shutout for host Sacred Heart, but Air Force had hoped to spoil much more in Game 3 of the Atlantic Hockey

Air Force Falcons guard Madison Smith (4) fights Utah State Aggies guard Elise Livingston (12) for a rebound in the first half Sunday, March 9, 2025, during the first round of the Mountain West Basketball Championships at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

The Army West Point Black Knights and Air Force Falcons opened their AHA playoff series on Friday and one already faces elimination.

No. 9 Duke had all the tools it needed to escape Saturday’s trap game at Koskinen Stadium. A devastating ride, excellent clearing, overwhelming faceoff advantage and career game from graduate attacker Eric Malever made the difference against the Falcons,

The Air Force Falcons men’s lacrosse team claimed their first win of the season on Friday, defeating the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 21-8.

The Air Force Falcons (4-26, 1-18 MWC) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Utah State Aggies (24-6, 14-5 MWC) on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Dee Glen