We did a good job of putting pressure on their pitcher.

Whoever is performing and getting it done will be in the starting lineup, and those who are not in the starting lineup will be ready to pick it up when someone is not getting it done. I think we are as deep as we have ever been in every position.

It's always fun to watch Natalie play on defense because you never know when she will make that great play or make a throw that no one expected. Offensively we've seen a lot of growth in her this last year, expanding her game to include the short game, using her speed to be able to slap as well as drag bunt to get herself on base.

I think Maggie sees the game differently now and is practicing differently, which is leading to great potential for her to be a starter for us.

She has shown some great senior savvy in stepping into the infield and will be competing with and pushing Mia.

I can't say enough about Ingrid as a senior and her abilities as a leader. We are seeing consistency out of her now both offensively and defensively.

Adrienne has been a stabilizing force for us much of the time in the outfield. Her bat is something that has really come on strong and has been very consistent. She is explosive, powerful and very dynamic on the offensive side.

Our ultimate goal is to be in the final game of the Women's College World Series. It comes down to us competing and practicing every day with that mentality.

Bree really exceeded the expectations of a lot of people, I think even including her self. I think it will be a good challenge for her to keep progressing and moving forward while everyone is gunning for her.