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Show StatesmanSports Page 14 Monday, March 17, 2008 Strong scores, but mixed results for USU gymnasts ByCANDICESANDNESS staff writer After a long battle of trying to make a stance on the 194 mark as one of the team's goals this season, the Aggiesfinallyaccomplished it March 7 against the San Jose State Spartans, 194.450-194.125. With their consistency level, USU gymnasts applied "so much pressure" to San Jose State that SJSU faltered and allowed USU the win, gymnastics coach Ray Corn said. "We were sharp on all four events and looked extremely professional," he said. After leading the first two events, the Ags were behind San Jose in the third rotation but came back in their final rotation on the floor exercise to put an edge over San Jose. "I was so pleased that the ladies were tough enough to stay on (the balance beam), and we went off and polished it all on the floor," he said. San Jose had to count a few bobbles on beam, and that was the difference of the win in the meet, Corn said. "When we compete like that and go 24-for-24, to me, the ladies are all MVPs," he said. "We certainly overcame our buck-boos on the balance beam and pulled off the win. "\ honestly believe that they USU JUNIOR N I C K I FELLEY performs her beam routine in the Spectrum on March 7 in a meet against San Jose State University.The Aggie gymnasts defeated the Spartans 194.450-194.125. Felley also had a strong performance at BYU placing second in the all-around. CAMERON PETERSON photo approached the beam with a great deal of toughness and a great deal of grit, and they decided at this juncture of the season that they can't let this meet get away from them," Corn said. "We have to keep duplicating these kinds of scores." The team saw season bests on the uneven parallel bars with a 48.525 and the balance beam with a 48.125. Aggie gymnasts sealed the win with another season best on their final event, the floor exercise, scoring a 49.050, marking their first 49.000 or higher in any event this season. For the third meet in a row this season, USU posted a season best as a team on bars and tallied a 48.750. Sophomore Heather Heinrich posted a career high in the all-around with a 39.000 and a 9.850 on the floor exercise, tying for first with teammate Jasmine Minion. Freshman Nicole Simoneau won the bars event, posting a 9.850 as she marked the seventh time this season she has won the event. Minion tied for first place on the vault with San Jose State's Raylyn Cardeno, with a 9.825. Fellow teammate freshman Jackie Dillon posted a season high of 9.775 in placing fourth, while Heinrich tied for fifth with a 9.700. "I honestly believe (Friday) we competed to our potential," Corn said. "If this team keeps competing like this, we are going to go higher." All together, the Aggies set or tied 10 season highs individually. BYU Momentum carried into the following Monday meet for USU as they topped their 194 again for the second meet in a row, but the Aggies fell to the Brigham Young University Cougars, 196.300-194.250. Season highs were in the cards for USU as they topped season-best performances on the vault with a 48.875 and a 48.125 on the balance beam. Senior Katie Omann tallied a careerhigh 9.800 on the balance beam, tying for third, matching USU's highest place in the meet with Simoneau tying for third on bars with a 9.800. Heinrich was second in the allaround with a 38.325, while junior Nicki Felley and freshman Lyndsie Boone tied for third both with a 38.125. Utah State scored a 48.300 while BYU scored a 49.975 on the beam, giving BYU its lead to 147.175-145.575 heading into the final rotation. USU registered a 48.675 on beam while BYU scored a 49.125 on floor to [I See GYM, page 17 Aggie women lose to Boise State in WAC Tournament The Aggies battled to a 33-32 score after halftime. Not long after, the Broncos shot their way up and never looked back. By ERIN WADSWORTH staff writer Utah State concluded a seventh-seed bid to the Western Athletic Conference Tournament early with a 61-47 loss to No.2 Boise State University at the home of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M. Senior guard Jamelah Brown totaled 10 points on the game, the lone Aggie in double digits. Three Bronco players finished in double figures, led by junior guard Tasha Harris with 19 points. Fellow junior guard Jessica Thompson netted 17, along with senior forward Jackie Lee's 13. Both teams stayed close infield-goalpercentage. Utah State shot 33.3 with the Broncos tallying 35 percent. First-half play concluded with a 33-28 Bronco lead, as the Aggies could not manage to get closer than five following Boise State's lead steal. THE where we had trouble getting stops on their end. Made it tough to win a game." An emotional night for the seniors, all three wiped their tears on their way to the bench Senior Night HMHMMMH for the final time. Senior guard Taylor Richards concluded the game with six points and seven Senior night ended in a 67rebounds, while fellow senior, 55 University of Idaho win over USU 47 Brown, went out with two points Utah State on March 8. and three rebounds. Finishing up the regular seaBOISE ST. 61 son at home, the Aggie seniors Difficulty finding the basket said goodbye to their court aided in the 31-22 halftime score USU 55 with family at their side. Senior in favor of Idaho. Shooting 26.5 IDAHO 67 forward Jenny Gross fouled out percent in the first half allowed in the second half to conclude the Vandals room to put in 44 her career. She also led scoring for the Aggies percent from the floor. with 18 points. Off the bench, junior forward Shawnta Pope The Aggies finish off the season with a 9-19 provided a needed spark, netting a total of record, 5-11 in the WAC. 13 points. She became one of three players to "It's disappointing," Gross said. "It's not score in double digits for the Aggies. Junior what we were looking for. We didn't make guard Danyelle Snelgro also offered 13 points shots on our end, and we had a few times to the tally. GameOver DESERT WATERWORKS COMPANION ^~— - — ^ _ ENGINEER. MOTHER. ENGINEER. MOTHER. M t LTI-TASKER. "If they pass it to me, I'm going to finish it for them," Pope said. "I came here to put Utah State on the map. I got off the bench to do what I have to do. I practice the way I play." Idaho's defense created an opportunity for them to lead, Aggie head coach Raegan Pebley said. Senior Sara Dennehy netted 20 points for the Vandals, along with two other teammates in double figures. Richards and Gross wrapped up their time on the Spectrum court with more 100 games played. Richards also closes holding the programs assists record with 366 and sits at No. 6 for her steals. Utah State shot 26.9 percent to finish, 7.7 from the 3-point line and 75 percent from the free-throw line. Poor scoring on the Aggies side aided in the loss, Pebley said. "I really think things got away from us offensively," Pebley said. "We played really bad offensively. We just didn't score." - erin. wads\vorth@aggieinaii usu. edu MULT.-TASKER. \r K E E P S M A J O R P R O J E C T S ON TASK. ( MNl v ' • :iVil E n , 8 i n e e r R E " t h e °PP° r t u n i t y » Put her UNLV engineering degree to work while remaining in her hometown of Las Vegas. Adriana helps design and implement major projects ranging from pipelines to pumping stations. I tanning for a sustainable Southern Nevada is Adriana's gift to future generations, including her own children. -•• I f : ; " - 1 Create your own story with us. 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