Every team needs an Admiral Ackbar. Wildcat of the Week Marvin Timothy played that role for the Chico State men's basketball team last weekend. For those unfamiliar, Admiral Ackbar is a "Star Wars" character famous for the line "It's a trap!," and helping to save the Rebellion during the Battle of Endor in "Return of the Jedi."
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Last Thursday, Timothy recognized that the Wildcats' game against Cal State Monterey Bay–their first since the holiday break–might just be a trap. After all, the Wildcats' showdown with unbeaten San Francisco State was looming less than 48 hours later.
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So Timothy took it upon himself to mobilize the Wildcats. The sophomore scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds in the game's first four-and-a-half minutes to energize his mates and put the Wildcats on a path to success.
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He finished with his first career double-double–12 points and 10 rebounds–in Chico State's 88–59 victory. Timothy also notched a blocked shot and a steal in 24 minutes of action.
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He also played well in limited minutes against San Francisco State, making both of his shots and grabbing two rebounds in eight minutes. The Wildcats beat 15th-ranked San Francisco State 75–61, improving to 12-2 and moving into sole possession of second place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
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The Wildcats are back in action Friday when they travel to face Cal State San Bernardino at 7:30 p.m.
