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shooting keys USU's 20th win of season
THE EASY ONES: Gary Wilkinson
shoots a layup in the Aggies' victory. / Photo by
Seili Lewis
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By C. Jake Williams
February 29, 2008 | LOGAN--Utah
State's formula for success was simple Thursday
night in the Spectrum: If you never trail your
opponent, you'll win.
Forward Gary Wilkinson scored 14 of his 19 points
in the first period and guard Jaycee Carroll poured
in 24 of his 30 points in the second half to pace
the Aggies past Louisiana Tech 86-59. Utah State
(20-9, 9-4 WAC) now has one lone home game remaining
this season.
"That's unfortunate," said Carroll. "I'd love
to play a hundred more games here."
The Aggies shot 67 percent from the field for
the game, including 13-of-20 shooting by Carroll.
Wilkinson and forward Tai Wesley each made seven
shots on 11 and 9 attempts, respectively.
"Obviously you have Jaycee shoot
that percentage and our two posts shoot that percentage
it goes a long to win it," said coach Stew Morrill.
Carroll added a game-high three
steals and Wilkinson blocked a game-high three
shots.
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IT'S MINE:
Tai Wesley wrestles the ball away from a Tech
player. / Photo
by Seili Lewis
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The Aggies host Fresno State Monday for their final
home game of the season. Joining Carroll for this last
hurrah are fellow seniors Stephen DuCharme and point
guard Kris Clark.
"Your last game has to be more of a celebration, not
a death," said Clark. You gotta be excited that this
is your last game here, not disappointed and not upset."
Monday's game against Fresno tips off at 7:05. Utah
State then wraps up the season with road games against
WAC-leaders Boise State March 6 and Idaho March 8. The
Boise State game is Utah State's best chance to gain
ground in the WAC as the Broncos lead the Aggies by
1.5 games.
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