Va "Our kids know what it takes ... " story and layout by jessi bacon
With a fierce start to their season , the UI men's basketball team showed great talent with the addition of several new players. After winning their first two exhibition games, the Vandals recorded several wins and lo s ses before starting the Big West Conference season. After losing their Big We s t opener, to Pacific , the Vandals pulled off a 73-66 overtime victory over Cal State Northridge. The season ended with a whirlwind of a game , again in overtime, against Cal State Northridge. "It's been a tremendous year," said Coach Leonard Perry , who s e team was picked to finish last in the Big We s t but wound up fifth and just a hair away from fourth , qualifying for the postseason tournament. "I'm really impressed with our kids (and) their character. "
MIDDLE, RIGHT - Men's basketball team members put their hands together before they play against UC Irvine Feb. 15 at the Cowan Spectrum.
RIGHT - Justin Logan hustles after the ball after a missed shot during the first half of the game against Boise State in the Cowan Spectrum Dec. 14. The Vandals fell to the Broncos 70-75.
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