We knew coming in here that the focus would be on trying to take Davenport out of the game and taking Packer out of the game. That presents opportunities for everybody else to step up and that's what happened.
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It was a great environment today. We're continuing to grow and get better.
We have to make shots. You're not going to win many ball games shooting 29 percent.
Ohio State is obviously one of the best teams in the country. They just have all-around great athletes, great defenders. They're gonna try to get up and down the floor as much as they can. They're gonna pressure us as much as they can. They're gonna look to take us out of our game.
Merrill is one of those players that does everything. She may be a role player, but those are the players I fear the most. She definitely impacted the game on both the offensive and defensive end.
We just didn't have our composure. We broke (the press) early, in the first half, (and in) the second half but I think (with) the noise and the crowd, we weren't executing and because of foul trouble, we had some players that were inexperienced. And that was a big key.
It's a great challenge and a great opportunity for us. We're fortunate in that we have nothing to lose. We're not under any pressure and we'll just go out and play the best basketball that we can.
We have to limit her touches and let everyone else beat us. We have to take her out of the game with double and triple teams.
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