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Show USU BYU 1 to clash for 68th time tonight won't be very many tickets left, whether it' at our place or in their ' ' t arena." The outlook for Wednesdays game in the Spectrum (where BYU hasn't won in four years) is one which matches BYU's youngsters against a more experienced USU club. The Cougar standout has been freshman The record bood says: Byu 95, Utah State 72. What that means is BYU's advantage in the 167 basketball games the Cougars have played with the Aggies is 95 wins, to 72 Aggie victories. But BYU hasnt been enjoying that advantage of late. 23.000-sea- For instance, Wednesday nights game (Dec. 21) in the Spectrum between the Coiibr and Acs will be the Danny Ainge. The Ags, as usual, will be led by seniors Mike Santos (center), Blair Martineau (forward) and Oscar Wi- ninth BYU-USgame since Dutch head coaching USU's assumed Belnap job in 1973. Of the previous eight, Belnap-coache- d teams have won seven. In fact, up until BYU beat the 7 last January in Provo, Aggies Belnap had never lost to BYU. Thats seven straight wins, which is unprecedented in a rivalry which goes back to the 1908-0- 9 season. Even when Ladell Andersen was in his heyday with the Aggies (1961-7the best of Andys teams once won six straight from the Cougars. Those six wins were the first six he ever coached against BYU, so in this instance Dutchs first seven surpassed e Andersen's streak. What seems to be USUs recent emergence in this rivalry actually hasnt been that recent. Scores over the past 20 seasons, including last year's two games, show the Ags with a U lliams (guard). We think Santos is the best center in the region," said Belnap, and generally he plays well against BYU. Hes quick and active and hes been our leading scorer and rebounder so far this year." Belnap has been using the three seniors in a starting rotation with junior college guard Keith McDonald ' and junior letterman Preston ) at forward. Bailees ), The teams backup help has Belnap just as happy as the first unit. Bench help from athletes like freshman Brian Jackson sophomore Dean Hun), sophomore Steve Pinegar ger ), junior Rawlee Perkins (6-- and freshman Gary Fumiss ) has given the Ags added strength. Our starters know they can go all out when theyre on the floor, because the guys on the bench can come in and play well when the first unit is tired. Youd better believe thats a luxury, said Belnap. Chances are good the Dutchman will use it to his teams advantage when the Aggies and BYU meet for the 168th time ever on Wednesday in the Spectrum. ..and the Ags go for their 73rd win in the series. 85-7- 1) (6-3- (6-9- six-gam- 22-1- 9 (6-8- ), (6-8- 1) (6-1- (6-7- advantage. all these figures effect So, how do Wednesday nights game? They dont really, other than to serve notice the Ags are competitive with the Cougars and the USU team doesnt plan for that to end with this game. 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