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Show in It . TW Daly Uak amide U Blows Up Competition, Heats Up In Winter Break women onds left and knew I had to get a shot, said Buls. Wkh the quicker Tamika Stukcs oo hex; Bills faked left, crossed over right and stepped inside the 3 point line for an off balance jumper that was as ugly as k sounds. WclL k seems to always work this way in basketball, she naikd it as t k -One thing Elliott can take credit b developing a perfect game-pla- n in stopping the Lobos leading scorers. Garchek came in averaging nearly 23 a game, while Sonya Bryant was going for about 12. The Utes did a job on both, holding Garcheck to only 12 on shooting, and did an even better job on Bryant, who had nothing. Bills and Amy Ewcrt, another freshman, combined to saddle Garcheck. Bills was on her most the game, shutting her out, despite giving up five inches in height. "The key to stopping her is to get physical," said Bills. "She has a hard time creating on her own, so we just got into her and didn't let her have anything easy." , Both defenses, not just Utah's, played well. Krommenhock was limited to 16, and before Bills scored six in the final two minutes. for 5-1- 7 The winter break for Utah was one full of bounty, cheer and cause for celebration as it continued its , unbeaten streak, moving to and even made an appearance on basketball's biggest stagethe national rankings. Yes, not even the bitter cold of the season could squelch the red hot Utes as they continued to blister foes, earning five wins with four v buzzer sounded. The die Utes went up four and had a little breathing room. Bills, however, was not done. After Abby Garchek missed a shot. Bills got the ball and was fouled. She hit both foul shots, then added a breakaway layup after Krommenhock stole the ball, providing the final margin. "Big players make big plays, that's usually the difference in these types of games," said Elliott. "Coaches can't take credit for those plays. Those are all a credit to playersshot-doc- 11-0- coming by double-digmargins. Here's a look at each of the games in descending order from the most recent on: Utah New Mexico U Sec story page 16. it Si " ft Uuh70,UTEP5 If any game defined Utah's theme g instead were blown out. One reason for the drubbing was Idaho coach Julie Holts decision to open the second period in a 23 tone, a move which prompted Elliott to tay. That was pretty stupid, wasn't kr . " , over-perh- aps -- h 2-- 0 Presents ' Lee Promoted lb Offensive :? Coordinator A season is no longer ; acceptable at the University of Utah. So when the Utes finished with that exact record this season, .; changes were inevitable. Since (he offense was the weak . ' link, naturally the change had to come at offensive coordinator. Quarterback coach Tommy Lee has been promoted to offensive coordinator to replace last year's play caller Fred Graves. Craves, who has been at the U. For 16 years, will become the Assistant" Head Coach and Receivers Coach. Those are both positions he held in 1994 prior to being : promoted to offensive coordina6-- 5 HINOJOSA IN CONCERT Monday, January 1 91 998, 7:30 prri Abravanel Hall - 1 23 West South Temple i rglf. wkh Krommcnhork and Krisu Rose sparking a 12 2 run caiiy on, Miners and the ' folded like an Indonesian hand fan. Utah 71. Idaho 45 This game had no business even being played, but it was on the schedule, so it had to be done. - The Vandals couldn't live up to their name and steal a victory and - . ' this case the Utes could be forgiven, as the syndrome Lkdy affected 5 billion people worldwide. But the Utes arose in the second cs coach, it was. of 1997 98, this would be it. Utah's Within two minutes, Utah built its is on battle cry 'Just keep plugging lead to 14, crushing all the hopes along." Utah and four the at break, prayers of the Vandal faithfuL Only up broke out its whole arsenal in the Six of the 14 points were off two second half, bombarding the Miners Krommenhock 3 pointers, coming after nice ball movement by the from inside and outside. Krommenhock only had seven at Utes, leaving Krommenhock all the break, but scored 22 of her alone. Krommenhock had 22 to lead 29 in the second, giving game-hig- h Utah its first WAC win and the first Utah, while Bills had 12 assists and of 1998. only two turnovers. Chkmkxi Photo Krk Great Utah 73, Arkansas 64 Utah started the game looking a celmuch bit hung On a neutral court at the too Kristi Rom swats the Lobo's Anita Vuletk for one of her four blocks. WAC-SEC the before. With Shootout, Utah may ebrating the night Year's ks biggest noo conference have New earned on Day game played had Anderson who stepped up with (something Ute coach Elaine Elliott she had only seven. win in 20 years. 13. Nobody on New feels the WAC should be ashamed These are the two best defen- a career-higThe Razorbacks were feeling good sive teams in the WAC," said Mexico picked up the slack. of) nobody on the Ute roster, ranked No. 23 in the country before in the seemed able to shake the cobwebs butting heads with Utah, but left Utah is now 11-Elliott They did a good job taking away things we wanted to do, and WAC, and should move up in the from what is know as, in medical with a painful sensation that comes we took some things away from rankings which will be available terms, Steepus Lackus. with a big whooping. 1 this morning. For a complete recap them." of Ute It's a syndrome that effects those The guardline The difference was when Utah's of Utah's games over the break, see who choose to stay out late and two big guns were silenced, they story on this page. party, rather than follow that "early The 1 998 University of Utah Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration TISH to bed, carry to rise" ad vice-I- n by Eraadoa Wut Chronicle Sports Writer ,1 ' . Tickets are FREE but limited to four (4) are available on a first come, first served basis beginning today at: Tickets i t Student Housing Office 1 945 East Sunnyside Union Main Desk Office of Public Affairs; A045, -- University Hospital per person tor. "We are simply , ; "V- - ' : - trying to utilize each person on our staffs individual skills better" Utah coach Ron McBride ' said. "For instance, in practice we have had people look to Fred (Graves) for discipline, Tommy (Lee) on passing game and Donny (Eck) on the running game. The bottom line is we need one central figure responsible for everything." Lee has been an offensive coordinator at five different places, the most recent at Toronto of the . Canadian Football League (1993-94Prior to his Argonaut stint,' he coached at San Antonio of the World League of American Football, the University of Montana, Portland State and Willamette. : -- -- ). '.'Jhili.l ii i i. u. r . ii,nS. |
