We've had to learn to compensate a little bit without her. We've had some sophomores and juniors step up and fill that role, Crystal Taylor especially. They've just made the game a team game.

She's just struggled through this because she loves the game so much and wants to play. For her, hopefully it was a memory she'll have the rest of her life.

It was just extra special. I couldn't even speak to tell her to go in; I was so emotional about it. It was a great way to end the season.

That was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I couldn't even speak her name to tell her to go in. I just had to push her out there.