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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) As gas prices continue to soar across the nation, many are taking desperate measures by stealing gas from cars.

Stacy Houston woke up to all give of her work cars showing they were on empty.

We came in to go so when one didnt work, we jumped in the other and the other and started checking all the gages and were like oh my God all of our gas, Houston said.

She realized this week she was the latest target for gas thieves. They opened her gas tank door and siphoned out her diesel fuel from her pick-up truck.

At the time, she had her work cars parked in front of their office on Flamingo Road where there were no surveillancecameras.

They are huge, one of them is a 14-foot box truck that is like $200 worth of gas, Houston said.

She is the owner of BIO-Clean Team, her livelihood depends on responding to clean-up calls any time of the day or night for homicides or suicides.

I understand people are hurting but we are all in the same position we are all paying for the same gas, unfortunately, some of us are running emergency vehicles and we need fuel, she said.

Houston says she has now decided to move her vehicles closer to her home where she can monitor them more closely.

Victor Botnari is the owner of Universal Motorcars, and tells 8 News Now he has gotten a few calls for people who have had damage done to their gas tanks because of gas thieves.

TONIGHT: Gas thieves are making their way around the valley. Stacy Houston woke up to all of her work vehicles emptied out. We also spoke with owner of Universal Motorcars who says he has gotten a few calls regarding this issue. @8NewsNow #8NN pic.twitter.com/Ncv5lQfilY

This could be two or three thousand dollars easy in some of the cars, Botnari said.He had a replacement gas tank at his shop for a customer who had a gas thief drill a hole into their gas tank.

He said bigger cars are easier targets because of the straight fuel pipe.

There are some tips you can take so you arent the next target for gas thieves, such as parking in a garage or buying a gas cap lock.

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Las Vegas woman says all of her work vehicles were targeted by gas thieves - KLAS - 8 News Now

(KTNV) Looking for something to do in Las Vegas? Look no further. Below are 13 Things happening in town this week (scroll down for some St. Patrick's Day specials):

1. Women's history walking tours at the Neon Museum It's lights up on Women's History Month at the Neon Museum. Learn about local ladies who had a hand in Las Vegas history and other fascinating females on nightly walking tour at the Neon Museum. While you're there, check out the new mural, "Las Vegas Luminaries," on the north wall.

2. Vinny Guadagnino returns as Chippendales guest performerGuess who's back on stage with the Chippendales? The third time is the charm for the Keto Guido as he returns to Las Vegas to join the cast as the legendary male revue celebrates 20 years at the Rio. Guadagnino's six-week engagement will run from March 11 through April 10.

3. Smokey Robinson at The VenetianLegendary singer-songwriter and MoTown Records co-founder Smokey Robinson will perform at The Venetian Theatre for two nights only this weekend.

4. Immersive yoga at Area15Build strength, create awareness and bring your mind and body connection to a new level with an immersive yoga class in The Portal at Area15. Dray Gardner leads a yoga class like no other, surrounded by state-of-the-art sound and 360-degree projections that will envelope you as you continue your practice.

5. Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas Disco attire is encouraged at a dance party featuring all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s and 80s. Take a chance and you'll be dancing all night long!

6. Las Vegas Sinfionetta benefit concert in support of Ukraine Fundraising proceeds from this performance at the Clark County Library Theater will go to support the people of Ukraine. The program will feature works by Mozart and Ukrainian composer Maxim Berezovsky. The Sinfionetta's artistic director, Taras Krysa, is Ukrainian.

7. Brad Paisley, two nights only at Encore Performing his greatest hits and top singles, Brad Paisley is bringing his talents to Las Vegas for two performances. In tandem with his scheduled performances at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, the Eastside Lounge will celebrate the singer by showcasing a specialty cocktail: the Southern Comfort Zone, featuring Woodland Reserve Bourbon, southern spiced infusion, and a Luxardo cherry.

8. Murder mystery dinner at Lawry's The Prime Rib Can you solve the case before dessert? On Thursday, March 17, Lawry's The Prime Rib will host a special murder mystery dinner event in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Guests will be taken on a journey of murder and mayhem throughout their three-course meal.

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9. St. Patrick's Day menu at R R Irish PubR R Irish Pub, inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place, will open from 8 a.m. to midnight on St. Patrick's Day so you can spend the whole day celebrating. The menu, featuring Irish classics, features deviled Scottish eggs, corned beef wontons, potato cakes, a Publican reuben, Dubliner burger, beef and Guinness stew, and fish and chips. Guests will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

10. St. Pat's Block Party at Hennessy's Tavern Hennessy's Tavern has a five-day celebration of St. Patrick's Day on the books, promising "green beer & shenanigans." Live music performances are scheduled Wednesday, March 16 through Sunday, March 20, including the Las Vegas Bag Pipes on St. Patrick's Day at 11 a.m. Other performers include Little Tony, Hot-Sauce, Sin City Devils, Roxy Gunn Project and Sumptin Else.

11. Annual St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Bash at Fremont Street ExperienceFremont Street Experience will celebrate St. Patrick's Day in "true Irish style" with five days of events including 187 hours of free, live entertainment. Authentic Irish bands The Arcana Kings, Celtic Rockers, Whiskey Galore and Finnegan's Wake will perform. Additional entertainment will include the Firefighters Parade & Challenge, Celtic dancers and more.

12. St. Patrick's Day at Hofbruhaus Las VegasEnjoy the best of both world's this St. Patrick's day: the luck of the Irish and the beer of the Germans. The beer hall and garden at Hofbruhaus Las Vegas will offer a menu of Irish-German fusion offerings, including Spinatsuppe mit Brotwrfelchen, Gebackener Tortenbrie, Gepkelte Ochsenbrust mit Weikraut, and Brotpudding. A featured cocktail, the Screwy Leprechaun, is also on offer, combining Malibu Rum, blue Curaao and orange juice served in a 15-ounce Hurricane glass.

13. St. Patrick's Day Garden Party at Eight Lounge The 2,200-square-foot terrace at Eight Lounge will be the center of attention for its Irish Whiskey Garden Party sponsored by Teeling Whiskey. The celebration will include featured cocktails and selections from a rotating whiskey cart. Deals include $8 spirits and handcrafted Irish coffee cocktails infused with Teeling Whiskey and Guinness. There will be live music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Robin Lehner has left the Vegas Golden Knights on their road trip and is returning home to undergo testing for a lower-body injury.

Lehner has started the last few games for the Golden Knights including a loss vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on March 8, a win vs. the Ottawa Senators on March 6, a loss vs. the Boston Bruins on March 3, and another win vs. the San Jose Sharks on March 1.

Hes been in and out of the lineup this year, and was first sidelined on December 21. He ultimately missed five games with a lower-body injury before being sidelined again on February 15 with an upper-body injury. He once again missed five games of play, returned to the lineup, and is once again in a position where he can miss some time.

This season Lehners played in 38 games, and has saved 0.28 goals above average, and 11.02 goals above expected according to Evolving-Hockey. Laurent Brossoit, his backup, has posted marks of -4.68, and 1.2 in each respective category. Logan Thompson has been called upon for two games this year, and in that small sample has saved 1.41 goals above average, and 0.63 goals above expected.

The Golden Knights currently sit in third place in the division with a record of 32-22-4 and 68 points, and trail the second place Los Angeles Kings by three points. Vegas is up on the Edmonton Oilers by two points, with Edmonton currently trying to bump Vegas back into a Wild Card spot currently being headlined by the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars.

When completely healthy upfront, it is fair to say this Golden Knights team would be able to hold on for a bit without Lehner. But this team isnt healthy, and while adding Jack Eichel has been a big boost, the absence of Mark Stone is felt tremendously.

This is what we know for now, and we will update you when we learn more. Tonight the Golden Knights are in Buffalo to take on the Sabres, and it will be a very important game for a returning Jack Eichel.

For more on that storyline, you can read his breakdown by Knights on Ices own Jillian Wagner.

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National average gas prices continue to climb as the global oil market responds to Russias war against Ukraine.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Las Vegas (NV only) metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of March 10.

The average price per gallon rose 8 cents on Wednesday, March 9, to a new record of $4.25, according to AAA. Records are being set daily: Tuesdays $4.17 per-gallon average broke a longstanding record of $4.114 per gallon from 2008.

Sanctions levied by the U.S. and the European Union have hindered Russia's ability to sell crude oil, which is a major determinant of gas prices. While just 3% of America's crude oil consumption comes from Russia, global volatility is contributing to rising prices in markets around the world.

Las Vegas by the numbers

- Current price: $4.88

--- State average: $4.87

- Week change: +$0.76 (+18.5%)

- Year change: +$1.74 (+55.2%)

- Historical expensive gas price: $4.88 (3/10/22)

Metros with the most expensive gas

#1. San Rafael, CA: $5.91

#2. San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles, CA: $5.88

#3. San Francisco, CA: $5.83

Metros with the least expensive gas

#1. St. Joseph, MO: $3.72

#2. Joplin, MO: $3.73

#3. Amarillo, TX: $3.74

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LETTER: Writer is correct about difficulty of getting water to Las Vegas from the Northwest - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Spring temperatures in Reno are increasing faster than anywhere else in the nation, according to a study looking at more than five decades of climate data.

Over the past 52 years, the average spring temperature in the city has increased by 6.8 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Climate Central, a nonprofit organization that analyzes and reports on climate science. The organizations report looked at national trends in average spring temperatures above normal since 1970.

The city with the second-most-dramatic increase in average spring temperatures was also in Nevada. Las Vegas has seen its average spring temperature jump 6.2 degrees Fahrenheit over the same period.

The Climate Central study analyzed historical data from 242 locations across the country for the months of March, April and May.

Scientists measure spring a little differently than the average person this year, on most peoples calendars, spring starts March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere. This coincides with the spring equinox and is referred to as astronomical spring.

Scientists, however, have split the calendar year into four chunks, each three months long, to standardize measurements. For scientific purposes, meteorological spring runs from March 1 to the end of May.

Of the 242 locations studied, 97% showed an increase in average spring temperatures, with about half seeing average temperature increases of 2 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

According to the study, Reno now averages 36 more days annually above previous normal temperatures while Las Vegas averages 30 more days.

The spring season is not only warming, but also arriving earlier. This leads to events such as longer mosquito and allergy seasons. It can also lengthen the growing season, impacting agricultural producers.

According to the USA National Phenology Network, spring leaf out (when plants transition from budding to leafing) is up to a month early in many locations across Western states.

Amy Alonzo covers the outdoors, recreation and environment for Nevada and Lake Tahoe.Reach her at aalonzo@gannett.com.Here's how you can support ongoing coverage and local journalism.

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The first course offered in the series is a college-prep class, which is FREE for high school juniors and seniors who are considering attending college. The eight-week course will be held on Saturdays from March 19 through May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the East Las Vegas Library. Space is limited, and prospective students can register for the class by calling 702-651-2750.

"The Library District and CSN share the goal of uplifting lives through education," said Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. "Through this partnership, we are combining the Library District's infrastructure with CSN's educational content to provide local residents with easier access to college classes within our library branches. This is any example of how 21st-century libraries have evolved into the heart of the community, serving people from all walks of life and making room for educational support, activities, conversation, discovery, maker spaces, and hands-on learning for all ages."

More classes will be announced in the coming months and include career training, certificate programs, test preparation and more.

"CSN is thrilled to partner with the Clark County Library District to deliver the Academic Life Success course that will help students prepare for academic success at the East Las Vegas Library," said Dr. Federico Zaragoza, president, College of Southern Nevada. "Our commitment to helping students achieve, succeed and prosper has never been stronger and we are grateful for this opportunity to help our students pursue their goals in higher education. CSN students will be eligible to receive textbooks and a PC device at no charge."

About Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles. Through its 25 branches and website, the Library District offers a collection of 3.2 million items consisting of books, movies, music (including streaming and downloadable), online resources, as well as free programs for all ages. The Library District is a vibrant and vital member of the community offering limitless learning; business and career advancement; government and social services support; and best of all, a place where customers find a sense of culture and community. For more information, please visit LVCCLD.org.

About CSN: The College of Southern Nevada empowers our students and communities to achieve, succeed, and prosper. Founded in 1971, CSN is a nationally recognized student success leader specializing in two-year degrees and a select number of bachelor's degrees in specialized fields. Connect with the state's largest and most diverse higher education institution on our Newsroom blog, via our press releases, or by following us on social media.

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Complete 911 call made by Clark County School District Police

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) The 8 News Nows I-Team has obtained the 911 call that led to the arrest of Brandon Toseland, 35. Toseland is accused of killing his girlfriends son, Mason Dominguez, 4, whose remains were found in the freezer in the garage of a home on Saddle Brook Park Drive in the northeast valley.

The call came into 911 dispatch the morning of Feb. 22 from a Clark County District School Police officer requesting a welfare check on a home.

The school police officer said school staff believed the students mother had contacted the school through notes she sent with her daughter as a plea for help telling school officials her boyfriend was holding her hostage and that she feared her son was dead.

In the call, the officer explains the first-grader handed the notes to a social worker when she walked into school. Administrators checked the childs school records to verify the mothers handwriting.

Please help, send police, there are guns in the house, read the note.

The call ends with the dispatcher saying police are responding to the welfare check.

An arrest report first reported by the I-Team details police found Masons remains in a freezer. Detectives believed the remains had been there for at least 10 weeks. Police also found a large hole in the backyard that may have been intended as a grave, the 8 News Now I-Team first reported.

Masons mother told police that she was locked in a room and separated from her children for months, and that she had not seen her son since Dec. 11, 2021.

The mothers attorney Stephen Stubbs said Masons mother and her older daughter were often locked in separate rooms, but that she devised a plan in December 2021 to write notes for help to send through her daughter.

A pen and sticky notes were in the car, and the mother was only able to access them for a few moments at a time, when she was hand-cuffed alone in the car as Mr. Toseland dropped off or picked up the 7-year-old daughter from the gate across the street from the school, Stubbs said. Fearing death if she was caught, the mother was able to write notes, little by little, and hide them from Mr. Toseland. 8 or 9 sticky notes were written. Then, 2 days before the rescue, Mr. Toseland finally allowed the mother to sleep with her 7-year-old daughter, and the mother coached the daughter on what to do.

Toseland currently faces two counts of kidnapping and one charge of open murder. He is due back in court Apr. 7.

Below is a partial transcript of the call Feb. 22 at 8:34 a.m.

Metro police: Metro Police Millington 16057, how can I help you?

CCSD police: Hey Metro, its school PD on a recorded line.

Metro police: Hi.

CCSD police: Hey, I need to set up a welfare check please.

Metro police: Whats the address?

CCSD police: Its gonna be 4307 Saddle Brook Park.

Metro police: Alright, and is this a house?

CCSD police: Yes. So this is all we have, we have a first-grader [REDACTED] that handed some sticky notes, or like post-it notes, to the social worker this morning when she walked into the school. They thought that she had found it in the cafeteria. So, reading the notes, they found that shes stating, basically, the mom said please help, send police, there are guns in the house. And they have a Metro officer name Contact Las Vegas Metro Police Department officer, name Southeast Command Ryan Levy.

Metro police: Okay, so it says, please help, send police, there are guns in the house, contact LVMPD officer Ryan Levy?

CCSD police: Yes.

Metro police: Okay, so it looks like the mother gave those notes to her daughter.

CCSD police: Yes, and we didnt know, originally the principal said we found it in the cafeteria, and I said did you guys go back to the cameras to see who put them there? So then she said said no, it was a social worker they gave it to. So I go back to the address (on the note), I look it up, and it goes back to the first grader there. Its her address. Theyre also giving me a plate, it says 601ZZX on another note and it says white Nissan Altima. And it says please help, call my mom or sister, tell them to call police for welfare check. And then on the other note, it says theres guns in the house. So, the student, shes in class, theyre gonna pull her out and theyre gonna bring her into the office, but we just wanted to set up that welfare check with the mom. Mom most likely gave that to her daughter.

Metro police: Okay, so the note said that about the license plate?

CCSD police: Yes.

Metro police: Okay, so do you know when she actually gave the note?

CCSD police: This morning at 7:40.

Metro police: Okay.

CCSD police: So the writing, now that the principal went to the registration folder, the handwriting is the moms writing. They verified the address with the application she filled out for registration, so its mom writing the note. And something about [REDACTED], hes the dad in there listed. So I have moms name and date of birth, and the father thats listed.

Metro police: So one of the notes also mentioned [REDACTED]?

CCSD police: Yes, which is the father listed on there.

Metro police: Okay, give me one moment.

CCSD police: And then [REDACTED], which is listed as dad, last name [REDACTED], same as the girl, so it is dad So, we have an officer who is gonna be making contact at the school with the principal I dont know if you guys have a report like that with your officer.

Metro police: We do have an officer by that name I have it set up as unknown trouble, our highest priority, well get someone out there as soon as we can.

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With NFL teams open to discuss contracts with free agents in just one week, lets continue to look at potential free agents who make sense for the Las Vegas Raiders.

That leads us to Carolina Panthers pass-rusher Haason Reddick, who could be one of the more interesting free agents available.

Like several potential free agents fits, Reddick could make sense for the Raiders to pursue because he has ties to the new coaching staff.

He played for the Carolina Panthers last season. Jason Simmons is the new defensive passing game coordinator for the Raiders. He was Carolinas passing game coordinator and secondary coach the past two years. Also, Las Vegas new defensive line coach is Frank Okam. He was the Panthers defensive line coach last year.

Reddick played right outside linebacker in the Panthers base defense last year. Still, Simmons and Okam are extremely familiar what Reddick could bring to the Raiders defense. Reddick had 12.5 sacks with the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted him in the first round in 2017, in 2020. Reddick, who turns 28 in September, signed a one year $6 million deal with the Panthers last season.

At first glance, adding a pass-rusher may not be Las Vegas biggest need because they have Maxx Crosby and Yannick Ngakoue. Both players were outstanding last year and both are entering the final year of their contract. So, adding another big-money player (Reddick will not come cheap with his sack success the past two seasons) as a pass-rusher may be difficult.

However, if the new staff thinks Reddick is a great fit, I can see them making a run at him.

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Las Vegas Raiders free agency preview: Haason Reddick - Silver And Black Pride

LAS VEGAS With the first two quarterfinal games at the Mountain West Conference Tournament coming down to the final possession, the Aggies and Rams decided to make it three.

Yes, it came down to the final seconds Thursday night at the Thomas & Mack Center, which was not a good sign for the Aggie mens basketball team. Colorado States Chandler Jacobs made one bucket all game, but boy was it big. He scored with 1.8 seconds to play in what ended up being the game winner in a 53-51 victory for the 23rd ranked Rams.

I just want to give credit to Colorado State and (head) coach (Niko) Medved, USU head coach Ryan Odom said. I thought it was a really good college basketball game overall. Points were hard to come by. Defense was pretty solid. The intensity was, you know, what you would want in a tournament setting.

It was the ninth game this season the Aggies (18-15) were involved in that was decided by one possession. With the loss Thursday, USU is 2-7 in those contests.

It felt like there were a lot of lead changes there late in the second half, Aggie forward Justin Bean said. Just really back and forth. But I was proud of our guys, obviously, for how we competed. Certainly, we left it all out there.

The Rams (25-4) have now won four in a row and nine of their last 10. They were able to beat USU three times this season.

Theyre a great team, a tournament team for the past three years, said CSU forward David Roddy, who is the reigning MW Player of the Year, of the Aggies. We want to be at that level. And I think we can be. So, yeah, every time we play them, it's always a dogfight. They give us our best and we give them their best. They're a great program.

In the other quarterfinal games Thursday, the first two came down to the buzzer. Top-seeded Boise State escaped with a 71-69 win against Nevada, who missed a 3-point shot at the end. Fourth-seeded Wyoming held off fifth-seeded UNLV, 59-56. In the final game of the day, third-seeded San Diego State rallied to beat fifth-seeded Fresno State, 53-46.

Neither team led by more than five points and there were 10 lead changes and four ties during the game. Every possession became magnified as the game wore on.

You cant get too high and you cant get too low, said Bean, who had his 20th double-double of the season with 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. You just got to move on to the next play. And I thought we did that.

A dunk by Brandon Horvath and runner by Rylan Jones gave the Aggies a 45-44 lead with five minutes to play. The USU faithful were trying to urge on their team.

The Rams never got rattled. John Tonje made a fall-away bucket to put CSU back in front, 46-45, with 4:08 to play.

Our guys dug in, Rams head coach Niko Medved said. They found a way to make enough plays down the stretch. And they've been in these games all year and they never got rattled. And, hey, sometimes in this time of the year, you've just got to find a way to make one more play than your opponent. And that's what we did. Survive and advance. And we look forward to the semis tomorrow night.

Bean grabbed his own miss and scored to put the Aggies back in front, 47-46, at the 3:13 mark.

Both teams missed shots, and then Ram guard Kendle Moore banked in a shot just inside the 3-point arc to put his team back in front with 1:55 to play. CSU built a 51-47 lead with 54 ticks on the clock when Isaiah Stevens had a shot hit the front of the rim and crawl in.

The Aggies did not wilt. Jones drove in for a score to pull USU within two.

Steven Ashworth came up with a steal and fed Bean who was streaking down the court. Bean went hard to the bucket, drawing contact from a Ram who was hustling back. One official called a block, but the other whistled Bean for a charge. National talking heads later ridiculed the call.

We got the steal down two and the first thing I thought was get up the court, sprint and try to get to the rim, get a layup, Bean said. Saw two guys come in front of me and I tried to split them. And I thought I had the angle and they were -- I thought they were late. But, again, that's just basketball. You can't blame the refs, obviously.

I was hoping for a block, obviously, Odom said. But it didn't go that way. And, you know, I don't really have any feeling one way or another until I go back and really look at it. But there's calls every game, right? I make bad calls in terms of what we're going to run for a play or a defensive call. It is a human game.

The Aggies had to foul, sending Moore to the foul line for a one-and-one. He missed the front end, and USU was back in business. Bean was fouled and made both free throws with 12.3 seconds left to tie the game.

Jacobs then cashed in for the Rams as the clock wound down to prevent overtime.

Ashworth got off a wild shot from beyond halfcourt, but it was not close.

Proud of our guys for finding a way to win, Medved said. Kind of par for the course, right. You look at the first two games today, it came down to the last possessions. We just didn't want to feel left out. And you got to give a lot of credit to Utah State. That's a terrific team.

Horvath led the Aggies with a game-high 17 points and also grabbed eight rebounds. Jones had a team-best five assists.

Ultimately, shots just didn't fall like we wanted to, especially from three, Bean said. But like I said, that's basketball. And we have to live with the results and move on and learn from it. And like I was telling the guys in there, basketball, it's just a game at the end of the day. But everyone that came in there and played and competed, you know, they treated it like it was more than that. They treated it like it was their life they were playing for. And so I'm just proud of the effort from everyone that got out there and the guys that were on the bench. And unfortunately, we didn't get the win, but that's just basketball.

Stevens led the Rams with 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Roddy added 13 points.

Moore drained a 3-pointer less than 30 seconds into the game to get things started. The Rams built a 9-4 lead, prompting a timeout by the Aggies three-and-a-half minutes into the contest.

Baskets were hard to come by most of the first half. The Aggies did put together a stretch where they outscored the Rams 12-4. Bean scored the first four points, Horvath had the next six points, and Bairstow capped it with a layup off a pass from Horvath. The Bairstow bucket gave USU a 25-20 lead with 5:16 left in the opening half.

That Aggie trio scored all of USUs points over the first 20 minutes.

Then the Aggies went ice cold offensively. The final six possessions of the first half came up empty. The Rams went on a 9-0 run over that timespan. Stevens drilled a 3-pointer just before the break to give CSU a 29-25 lead at halftime.

The Aggies ended their scoring drought by scoring the first six points of the second half to take their first lead since midway through the opening half. Bean scored on an offensive rebound to give USU a 31-29 lead.

The Rams scored six unanswered points to build a 37-34 lead with 13:50 to play.

Neither team could get any breathing room the rest of the way.

Now USU must play the waiting game to see if some postseason tournament comes calling.

I hate that were not going to continue on in this tournament, Odom said. But we'll see what else is out there for us. We'll wait and let the chips fall, you know, as they may.

Utah State began the day at No. 44 in the Kenpom rankings, up nine spots from Wednesday, while Colorado State checked in at No. 32. The Aggies are 18-106 all-time against Top 25 teams, including 0-2 this season. USU is 0-15 this season when scoring less than 70 points. The Aggies were 1 of 15 from 3-point range, tying their season low for 3-pointers in a game. USU fell to 2-7 on the season when trailing at halftime. The Aggies fell to 17-5 on the season when outrebounding its opponent as it had a 37-30 advantage on the boards. Justin Bean now ranks second all-time in MW and USU school history in career double-doubles with 46, while his 20 double-doubles this season are just one shy of Marvin Roberts 21. Bean ranks 17th in career scoring with 1,486 points and second in career rebounds with 1,011 as he passed Greg Grant (1,003) Thursday night. He played in his 125th game at USU to move into a tie with Jalen Moore for ninth. Brandon Horvath has now scored in double figures in 14 straight games. Brock Miller played in his 118th game, moving into a tie with Jeff O. Anderson for 13th in a career. ... The Aggies still lead the all-time series with the Rams, 66-43, the fourth most-played opponent.

Some shots didnt drop and some calls went against him, but Justin Bean gets the nod as he recorded his 20th double-double of the season with 15 points and a game-best 13 rebounds. The senior was 5 of 15 from the field, but made 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Bean also had three assists, two steals and blocked a shot. The forward played all 40 minutes.

The lane opened up and Sean Bairstow took advantage driving for a one-handed jam five minutes into the game. Brandon Horvath added to his team lead with a two-handed jam with six minutes left in the game off a nice pass from Rylan Jones.

Jones got run over with two minutes left in the first half for the first charge and only one called the Aggies way.

Season dunk count: Brandon Horvath 26, Justin Bean 20, Trevin Dorius 16, Sean Bairstow 12, Szymon Zapala 4, Zee Hamoda 1, Max Shulga 1.

Season charge count: Rylan Jones 27, Steven Ashworth 8, Max Shulga 4, Brandon Horvath 4, RJ Eytle-Rock 3, Sean Bairstow 3, Justin Bean 2, Travis Wagstaff 1, Trevin Dorius 1, Zee Hamoda 1.

The Aggies will have to wait and see if their season is over. They could possibly get a call from a postseason tournament other than the NCAA.

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