What a great defensive stand. We knew they were going to spread us out there, but we executed down the stretch today.

267

Could you write it any better? You win the last seven games and you win the West.

183

The only time we got away from that and gave them easy baskets is when we were inefficient on offense. We were a little bit soft with the ball and that lead to some easy breakouts for them.

177

We showed a lot of poise and composure. After we got down 10 after the first five minutes, I thought our composure was as good as it's been since I've been here.

175

I was so proud of our defensive effort tonight. I thought that was the key to the game. We had to slow down their motion offense, get to their shooters and control the glass. I was pleased with how we executed our game plan.

165

We shot free throws great today. If we don't shoot free throws, it's a tight game. We were just good in so many areas today and so balanced.

165

We made some great plays and enough free throws down the stretch to maintain the gap.

147

We told the guys that this game was going to come down to whoever was going to make the plays at the end of the game.

137

That's a saver right there. It helps keep our (NCAA) hopes alive.

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