Kansas State 73, Utah State 68

Utah State has its chances -- one more stop, one more basket and it's nailbitin' time.

Thoughts while viewing the game:

* USU is playing a zone? Interesting.

* That early spate of TOs is so uncharacteristic of the Aggies

* At the 11:24 mark, Utah State is shooting 4-8 despite not getting any great looks

* Is this basketball or the Oscars we are watching? Maybe every charging call should be reviewed.

* Thank heavens for Pooh (no offense intended but may we never have to type that line again)

* Has someone kidnapped Brockeith Pane?

* Uh-oh, Brady got Jardined

* Are you hearing it pronounced Stew Morrell like we are?

* If Utah State's "best offense is in transition" as analyzed then trouble is ahead

* The Grim foul at the 5:30 mark -- why commit it? It had no effect on the play and there was no 'coverage' keeping it from the officials.

* Kansas State was patient, efficient, unselfish and smart but not all that good from outside

* The Wildcat athleticism was especially effective on defense -- the Aggies didn't face that during conference play

* A loss is never something to crow about but Utah State gave a good showing. Remember, this was a 22-10 opponent from a very solid conference.