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Show 14 MONDAY, MARCH 5, THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE 2001 WOMEN'S HOOPS continued from page three-pointer- 12 can't not show up mentally. You have to be here every night," added Elliott. "You have to have some kids who have some guts because everybody is after them and it is just a real testament. I am real proud of this team." Saturday, it was New Mexico who was coming after the Utes. Going into the game, the Lobos were the only MWC team to have played Utah closer than five points and the Utes would have their hands full again Saturday. Both teams shot the ball poorly in the first half under 22 percent for each team. The second half would be a different story. Utah used its trademark team play to overcome the bad shooting and five New Mexico second-hal- f s. Senior Amy Ewert and juniors Lauren Beckman and Erin Gibbons led the charge for Utah, which trailed for most of the second half. "We are thinking that there is no way we are going to lose. We are going to do everything possible so we don't lose, because this is our championship," said Ewert, who finished with 13 points, 3 blocks and 3 steals. deficit into a Utah turned a seven-poilead holding the Lobos scoreless for six of the last seven minutes of the game. Gibbons kept Utah in striking distance by scoring 9 straight points her line last ones came two feet behind the three-poi0 Utah run. and started the "We needed a little push in the second half, so.. .that's what we are here to do as upperclassmen is give that little boost at the end of the game when ve need it," said Gibbons. nine-poi- nt nt nt 16-- Meanwhile, Beckman scored eight of her team-hig- h 16 points down the stretch, including one basket to beat the shot clock and keep Utah's momentum. "Experience," said Gibbons. "That's a huge difference from our team from last year to this year. Ve only lost our point guard and our other wing from last year, so we don't get as frazzled as we used to. If we are down six points, we can come back from that situation this year." New Mexico coach Don Flanagan has seen Utah's team philosophy beat him before. "I have tried to figure out somebody to stop, and it is always the other kid who beats you," said Flanagan. "It's on purpose. They do this on purpose. Utah's players all come in and complement the team. I like the way they play. I mean, I don't want them to win when they play us, but I am a fan of good basketball, and they play good basketball." Utah faces Air Force on March 7 at 8:30 p.m. PT. Tournament Should Prove to MWC Be Entertaining MARK HARMSEN Chronicle Sports Columnist With the Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Tournament coming up this week, I was wondering whether or not this tournament will be as exciting as it has been in years past. " Do Feel full shortly 10-- you feel Bloated? after eating? 4, first-roun- Stomach pain? Nausea? Vomiting? pre-Spri- We are looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical research study to treat these symptoms. Contact us today for more information about how you can find relief. d physical exams, Qualified participants will receive study medication and compensation for time and travel. study-relate- 59-5- 8, 6360 South 3000 East Suite 310 Call us today! 801-944-31- With the top three teams posting there identical league records at is no clear-cu- t favorite. The Utes, however, having won their seventh conference title in a row and thereby d bye, are feeling getting a to head as Vegas. lucky they There is no question that this year's tournament will not match the hype of the ACC or Big 10 tournaments, but if you're looking for some Break fun, pack the Suburban with 9 friends, bring along the tailgating accessories, and, if you have the same problem with Las Vegas that I do, leave your credit card at home. You never know what can happen in the conference tournament. Who can forget 1997, when Keith Van Horn saved the Utes from embarrassment when he knocked down a at the buzzer to lift the Utes over SMU in what was then the WAC Tournament? As if that weren't enough, the following night Van Horn further solidified himself as Utah's best basketball player ever when he received a lob with 0.6 seconds on the clock ani Salt Lake City, UT 84121 54 see HARMSEN, page The Daily Utah Chronicle s now accepting appncatio itor-in-Chi- ef 1 academic year. Applic available in Union room eadline for ions th iVi arc 10s i A A for Student Publications Funding Publications Council is making available funding for student academic year. Applications are available at publications for the 2001-200- 2 the Chronicle Office, 236 Union. Deadline is March 23 at 5pm 15 |