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New Headline: "From Eagles to Buffaloes: Thrilling Face-Off Between Elite Teams in NCAA's Ultimate Battle

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Northern Colorado Bears (22-10, 13-6 Big Sky) at Air Force Falcons (16-18, 10-14 MWC) Colorado Springs, Colorado; Thursday, 8:30 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Air Force and Northern Colorado meet in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Falcons' record in MWC play is 10-14, and their record is 6-4 against non-conference opponents. Air Force has a 7-14 record in games decided by 10 points or more. The Bears' record in Big Sky games is 13-6.

Northern Colorado has a 3-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Air Force scores 59. 9 points per game, 0.

2 more points than the 59. 7 Northern Colorado gives up. Northern Colorado averages 5.

6 more points per game (68. 5) than Air Force gives up (62. 9).