NEW ORLEANS -- Former Saints star Will Smith was executed by an irate driver as Smiths wounded wife lay nearby during the chaos that followed an April 9 traffic accident, a prosecutor told a New Orleans jury Sunday during closing arguments in the shooters trial.Cardell Hayes, 29, was on trial for second-degree murder in Smiths death, and attempted second-degree murder in the wounding of Smiths wife, Racquel.Racquel was hit first when gunshots rang out that night, a bullet tearing through her leg, Assistant Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Napoli told the jury as he recounted the crime.She then listened as the love of her life, the father of her children, was executed, Napoli said, noting that Hayes pumped eight .45-caliber bullets into Smith -- one in the side, seven in the back.Napoli dismissed defense claims that a drunken Smith was the aggressor and that Hayes was defending himself in accordance with Louisianas stand your ground law.Napoli said Hayes was the aggressor, having armed himself after he purposely rammed his Hummer into Smiths Mercedes SUV. Hayes has acknowledged he believed Smith had bumped the Hummer moments before and a few blocks away from the crime scene.Hayes defense lawyer, John Fuller, was to respond with his own argument later Sunday and jury deliberations were expected to begin later in the day.Hayes took the stand Saturday, insisting that he only fired after Smith grabbed a gun from his damaged Mercedes -- and after he heard what sounded like a gunshot.I knew for a fact that I was going to get shot, Hayes told the jury.No other witness said Smith was armed. Prosecutors said the loaded gun remained untouched inside Smiths damaged car.A pathologists report showed Smith was legally drunk after spending time at the citys annual French Quarter Festival, a bar and two restaurants. He was driving with a group of friends in several cars when his SUV appeared to lightly bump the Hummer -- a bump captured on surveillance videos. 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Weve gotten guys a lot of experience in game situations and I think they have a good understanding of what theyre doing.Tyler Lydon had 14 points and 10 rebounds, one of three players who finished with a double-double for the Orange (4-0). He was 4 of 5 from 3-point range.Frank Howard had 10 points, 11 assists and only one turnover. Tyler Roberson had 13 points and 12 rebounds.Weve got nine guys and its different than playing six or seven. Weve got to get them all in there, Boeheim said. Guys play different positions, so they get in there and play different positions. We have some flexibility with this team, and weve got to keep working on it.Six players scored in double figures for Syracuse, and five hit at least one 3. John Gillon had 14 points and Taurean Thompson tied his career high with 12.Thompson and Paschal Chukwu each had four of Syracuses 11 blocks.We have so many different weapons who are able to do so many different things on the court, said Lydon, a sophomore. We have seven, eight, 10 guys or whatever, who can score the ball. It creates things for everybody and it makes us really hard to guard.Lydon entered 2 of 8 from 3-point territory after shooting 40 percent from deep during his freshman season.I put some pressure on myself and I was able to get it off my back tonight, he said. My teammates were able to find me in open positions, in good spots, and I was able to knock them down. Youve just got to keep shooting the ball.Ozante Fields led the Bulldogs (1-3) with 11 points, and James Richardson added nine.Syracuse has overpowered four undermanned opponents by an average of 34 points per game, so its hard to tell just how good the Orange will be. Next up, they hit the road for games against South Carolina and Wisconsin, two good tests.Games like these are learning games, Howard said after the first double-double of hhis career.ddddddddddddExecution is the big thing. Being crisp and sharp.Syracuse went 13 of 24 (54.2 percent) from 3-point territory and 37 of 68 overall (54.4 percent), while the Bulldogs shot 5 of 27 (18.5 percent) from beyond the arc and 19 of 70 overall.Last year we made it to our (conference) championship game. This year our goal is to win our conference championship. Thank God we dont have to beat Syracuse to win the MEAC, Bulldogs coach Murray Garvin said.South Carolina State scored the first basket of the game, a 3-pointer by Edward Stephens at the shot-clock buzzer. Syracuse responded with a 15-0 run, highlighted by 3-pointers from Lydon, White and Howard. The Bulldogs missed 11 straight shots before Tashombe Riley connected.The Orange led 46-31 at halftime and outscored the Bulldogs 55-28 in the final 20 minutes.Weve proven so far that we can shoot the ball really well as a team, Lydon said. We have a lot of different weapons and we can do a lot of different things. When we can get inside and create plays, it opens up the outside shots.BIG PICTURESouth Carolina State: The overmatched Bulldogs were never really in this one, but should find an opponent more to their liking when they play Holy Cross on Friday.Syracuse: The Orange step up in class Saturday against undefeated South Carolina. Much more will be known about Syracuse after games against the Gamecocks and Tuesday at No. 16 Wisconsin.POLL IMPLICATIONSThis victory probably wont have much bearing on Syracuses standing in the poll, but wins against South Carolina and at Wisconsin would likely bump the Orange up.FEELING FINEThompson showed no ill effects from a foot injury sustained Friday against Monmouth.HIGHLIGHT REELThompsons turnaround slam -- with authority -- extended the Orange lead to 41-26 with 1:37 to go in the first half.TURNING POINTDajuan Coleman gave the Orange some breathing room in the first half with five straight points on two point-blank shots and a free throw that extended Syracuses lead to 23-12.UP NEXTSouth Carolina State hosts Holy Cross on Friday.Syracuse travels to Brooklyn on Saturday for a matchup with South Carolina. ' ' '