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Show Jenson (30), Hale (4), Pollard (31), McLeary (35), and Kane (32), stand at the free-throw line during the singing of the national anthem before the game with the Montana Bobcats at Utah. Pictured on the right are the Ute cheerleaders who did a great job all year building spirit. Dick Eiler, Junior Forward R. L. Benson, Junior Guard . . . Continuing their winning ways, the Utes edged Utah State in one of the finest conference tilts played during the year, 92-90. Then Curt Jenson, voted by his teammates "the most inspirational player of the year," led the Redskins past the Colorado A&M Rams and the Wyoming Cowboys away from home. At the close of the season, as a tribute to the Ute determination, Gardner accepted a bid inviting the Utes to play in the National Invitational Tournament. The Redskins drew for the tournament opener the tall and talented Memphis State Tigers, and saw fortune turn its back as the Tigers came from behind in the closing seconds for a 77-75 win. But, with the loss, the Runnin' Redskins won the respect of the Madison Square Garden audience to supplement the faith the Utah fans had all along for their successful cagers. Pearl Pollard, big Redskin center, displays versatility. 155 |