Whoever plays the best defense is going to win this league. So that's what we have to do, and we have to play better on the road.

We're looking to build off the momentum we started in Costa Rica.

I was real pleased how we held our composure, and I'm disappointed we couldn't come out with a win.

He was a big surprise. I jumped on my assistant coach who scouted (Ball State), 'Tell me about this guy. Who's he?' Everybody has their day in the sun, and he had his today.

It was poise and not being tough enough yet as a young team to handle a lead on the road. We had people trying to do too much, taking shots too quickly. ... Basketball is a game of runs and we've got to work to shorten the opponent's runs from five minutes to two minutes.

I don't think there's very much difference between Murray State, which is picked to win, and Morehead State [which is picked last].

I think he would tell you he wasn't very happy with the way he played overall last year. He's worked hard in individual workouts, and I know he has some big goals for this season.