Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Safuritay March Continued foam Page 9 Utah Suite found itself in a quick 0 bole following a by Green his lone field goal of the first half but the regular season champs quickly tied the game up at 5 and the By Jeff Hunter sports writer by just a point with one minute at halftime and the game was remaining in overtime when tiqd nine times in the second 4ialf The Niners were dinging Keys knocked down a RENO Nev — Three weeks man the left tide of the arc to a lead with less He a free a loss throw to a the added than minute ago following remaining in Aggies New Mexico State moments later for an 7 regulation when NMSU guard guard Billy Keys said he want- advantage and the New Mags Eric Channing drilled a 3- ed to play Utah State in the stayed out in front the remain- pointer to put die New Mags Big West Tournament “badder der of the game up 70-6than any other team” A pair of free throws by “Going in we knew it was Thanks to the 4 New Mags’ slugfest was on Had the Aggies dropped in a few more fre& throwi and converted a one-poi- nt coupVmorr transition opportunities they likely could have built up a comfortable lead Instead the best USU could manage was a 6 advantage with3:10 left in the half fol- 82-7- 8 24-1- lowing aputback basket by Daniels with the 1 000-plu-s Aggie fans on hand going crazy Green brought the momentum to an end with a pair of free throws and Utah State ended up taking just a 89-8- overtime AGGIE BASKETBALL vic- tory over Long Beach State Fa-da- y night in the semifinals Keys lead in the locker room 4 2000 —Page 11 to meet in title game 3-- 28-2- 11 Utah State's chances of pulling away in the second half were hurt whencenter Dimitri Jon sen picked up his fourth got his wish New Mexico State (22-and Utah State (27-3) will (day for the Big West LASTMECTNO: USU 70-6-6 at Las Cmcaa on Fab 24 RADIO: KVNU (610 AM) KVFM (942 FM) in Logan KWLW (700 8) MHch MascaraHeraU foul less than two minutes Utah State's Dion Bailey (25) and Brennan Ray back battle for rebound with Nevada's Dormy Guerinoni Friday night after intermission Things - Journal a title tonight at the Lawlor evened out when Nevada but the Aggies still had guard Terrance Green who my team could get me some 59-5to sweat a few anxious poured in 27 points against UC opeushots” Santa Barbara also had to go Shortly after Bobb’s final moments A play by to the bench with four fouls three the Aggies switched Adrian McCullough got foe Midway through the half from man to its matchup zone Pack back to within three Events Center: 2 Itwilibethe 10274 USU: NMSU: -8 AM)lnSaiLaka TV: ESPN PROBABLE STARTERS Utah State M RoSa F- - 5 Shawn DanMi 0 Bernard Rock 5-- 64 G 31 Tony Brown -- Now Mexico State Dm Smt is IIUSD Saturday at Big West Tournament 10:30 pjn F - 25 Eric Channing F - 42 Daveano Hkws C 33 Aaron Brodt G-- ll BRyKaya third meeting of the season between the two old rivals going to be a tough one for The Northern Aggies have ns” NMSU head coach Lou and Nevada had trouble scorpoints with 11 seconds to go the series thus far this Henson said “Lonp Beach ing against it The Wolf Pack but Rock made one of two free swept 66-5-1 in Logan State has been playing very year winning also suffered a severe blow throws and Brennan Ray 70-6and in well and they were coming Cruces Las with 3:11 remaining when pulled down the final rebound off a string of victories foe The New Mags won (been was called for his fifth of the night to end Nevada’s “It was a very good ball- tournament last year behind foul while trying to slap the first season under head coach on both sides we just game the of ball out of Rolle’s hands from Dent Johnson spectacular play Keys made some shots at foe end to who was the top of the key named after MVP 'Utah State is a pretty good “He's one of their key guys basketball team” Johnson averaging 197 points per give us the victory” Statistics far both teams were 43 64 Jr 119 80 1 G-1- yrppgrpg Sr 112 6--2 Jr 85 52 Jr 102 31 So 110 21 M yrppg rpg 4 So 152 30 7 Jr 50 72 64 Sr 75 62 64 Sr 162 43 64 Jr 52 32 6-- int with USU sluggish offensively Bobb came in and provided an immediate lift by taking a charge from UN good Tommy it into a at the other end 6 Bobb drained another trey about a minute later and stroked a third with about eight minutes to go to help and boy was he something last night" Morrill said of (been “Certainly that didn’t hurt us but I guess maybe it was a keep Utah State in the game and ignite the USU contingent fans of 1000-plu- s “Our team was struggling a little bit on offense and I was free-thro- w suffering a few jitters and deal- with new all surface in die Univeran ing Arkansas’’ new of million indoor $5 sity said Gensel Thurston’s facility steps weren’t on He aaw these guys” Gensel said “out there doing what he was doing making the same mistakes he was making ” That leaves one more Aggie to go — junior thrower James Parker Parker will compete today in the weight throw if back are ypAggicjhrowing NCAA not jump as high as he’s capable of Gensel said die senior from Hyde Park was quite motivated after jumping with some of the! fckf 11 ttte mmi-- j i 'Doom 4 j: ft U IOU) P Continued from Page 9 I was pleased with Julie She was our go-t- o person and she came through” Sky View coach Amanie Crosbie said Wood alsQ played well on the defensive end averaging 19 steals per game and 27 rebounds Heather Hansen Logan forward When No 14 takes the floor watch ont on the Another team and also named to dm first team Hansen avenged 117 points pef game and teamed no with fellow down-lomate McEvoy to wreak havoc on opposing squads Along with her scoring avenge Hansen palled down 53 rebounds per game helping the Grizzlies to a second-plafinish at foe 4A State Tournament “She stepped up and filled a spot we didn’t know how to fill She was vay steady and consistent I couldn’t find anyone as dedicated as she was especially for a junior:” McKay said Hansen was held to single-digijust three times in 25 cames for Locan JoniHatch WestSMe forward As a freshman it was Joni’s twin sister Jill that got more playing time But in their sophomore season the two switched roles And Joni who averaged 92 points per game and 49 rebounds showed ha worth in plenty of games for the Pirates this season “She has proven her value to the team as a team player and an individual and plays well with other people” West Side coach Jean Paskins said Three of her best performances came midway through the season when Hatch went on a tear first-tim- All-Vall- er ey All-Regi- on w ce ts - 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I r - (USULM SMa MNaaadaM Nmi kMoe SMa Ml Long SLOT SATURDAY CHAMPI0NSHP fl w- r K J'Ull f WMMOlaan (BYU) daL BakdiBuMdga v (USU) 14 X RudMdFBiaal (BYU) dal Saartaflak PMOAVSaBRNALB LoogBeaeh Statejed JU42JL teams in the’ leagnewitharocad like that" t (here-isn- ’Is? vie-'tA- GOLDEN PLASHES MmaAMana (BYU) acfflwmaa (U8U) S--S - Ma SI similar across die board New Mexico State shot 45 percent punts “We gutted it out to get the from the field Long Beach State made just over half of its win” Keys said “I think shots The New Mags won die coach did a great job in overrebounding battle 41 to 38 and time of changing up the turnovers were IS for NMSU offense for us We were able to and 16 for the Niners score and ball just seemed to But while New Mexico State bounce our way” made just 17 of 27 free throws Long Beach State now has for the game the 49ers were to play the waiting game A even worse finishing 21 of 35 low strength of schedule will “I thought it was a terrific hurt the Niners’ chances of basketball game” LBSU head making die Big Dance so die coach Wayne Morgan “Both 49ers are likely to end up in teams really fought hard I the NIT think die story of the game is “1 think our team deserves to that we missed 14 free throws go to the NCAA Tournament” and a team of this caliber Morgan said “I think our 24--5 shouldn’t miss 14 free record speaks for itself I’ll bet scoring''!) 21"aiid 22 points respectively in HdKoniblo mention two wins and a loss for West Side “The team looks to her for leadership and she Taryl WKSama srH Mtn Creat— toward :y is abte to perform and is able to score when she Kalte Thatcher aoptu Mtn Crest— toward Xi is called upon She’s the type of player every : v:JB Hatch aopit Wdat 8ide — cantor coach warns to have” Paskins said Beth Preston Masaid v'vi'r frosty 4 guard Lacy Gustaveson Mtn Crest guard feTam Powasnksoplt Sky Vtow guard ' the five During Mustangs last games of the — forward Rutfi Krogh 4 CUgn season Gustaveson who appears on the rrawon gusra jonnson jH rmy team for the first time avenged 140 &' Back at Sky View — cantor Candtoa Hatch r Sky Viepoints per game For the season it was 94 to go forward along with 41 assists and 27 steals per game :ii ChoW Backatead Jr West Side — guard ABaon Bobka JT Preston — cantor “Lacy was active in driving the ball to the hoop Her ability to never quit she is commitRubfcreShahbaztoaiopt Logan— guard ' J! Ctariaan Kay sr Logan forward V ted to being as aggressive as needed Her confiJoastorme Hatch at Praalon— guard dence in ha self to get the job done is extremely Mountain Art Gtest said coach Erickson high” Gustaveson came through in die clutch for job defensive for us” Crosbie said Mountain Crest throughout the season And in Amber Brower Mtn Crest gnard die team’s An honorable mention pick last meeting with undefeated Lone Peak in die state tournament she scored season Brower was a Stalwart leader both offen14 points and snagged seven steals in a 5 sively and defensively for the Mustangs Brower loss to die state’s top team averaged 83 points per game 31 steals and 27 SECOND TEAM assists helping Mountain Orest to its second state tournament appearance in two yean Emily Grunig Sky View guard If looks could kill opposing teams would be “Ha biggest contribution was her quickness dropping like flies when Grunig is oq the court and ha intensity She brought lot of attitude With a steely glare and quick feet Grunig was to die court She was the most aggressive for one of die valley's best defenders this season us she was able to flusta otha players and disAlong with 21 steals per game she also was rupt their game plan” Erickson said the Bobcats’ Also a standout aocca playa for MC Brow-- a scorer with 92 g will continue ha playing days at the Univa-sit-y points per game and 23 assists “She has got this tenacious attitude about af Utah as a forward for head coach Amy defense during the summer and some of our Window Sonnet Udy Logan forward games this season die coaches kind of gave her At 8 this senior made mince meat of oppoa hard time calling her the Energizer Bunny she can just go and go and go She did a great nents on the rebounding front Udy averaged 1 M Keys had a the two herniated discs in Parker’s back will allow him a chance at his fifth UI&inH I Mika FauM (BYU) dal Dan Baird (USULS4S-- 1 USU BASKETBALL ) Olympics by pushing himself at the NCAA indoor meet However he hopes VALLEY VIEW 1--3 (24-5- “We discussed iL If he feels anything after one throw he's pulling out” Carter said PDrica threw Thursday and looked OK Carter said despite lag in bistimiug-H- c Parker vyttlTiQt' tiqqw today airZ pun n hin na' Pbl'Su0 (iiia I Niners : sacrifice the outdoor season and the pos-nihility of competing in the 2000 Summer big-me- et Continued from Page 9 injury would not keep him from the outdoor season For Thurston the outdoor season is all he’s thinking about While Thurston did game In Friday’s much anticipated showdown against the Western Division champion rather quiet game — 6 for 14 stretch because no one had from the field 17 punts — but expected us to be here came through in the dutch New Mexico State was up tonight” Rolle hit all three attempts to leave the guests up play" Bobb said “I was glad - said “We both battled down die stretch and it could have gone either way It's a real testimony to these kids that they were able to battle down the tradeoff with Dimitri not in there” just fired up and ready to I LBSU center Mate Milisa with 34 seconds to go tied die game at 70-7-0 and Keys missed a deep jumper just before the buzzer to force overtime Channing led the NMSU with 21 points and four while forward Aaron Brodt added 13 points and eight rebounds and freshman guard Dennis Desmond came off the bench to score 10 MMM tmratirimfrrr -- 'l iiaaMMiiYi |