It was kind of a place where I was able, in that conference, to grow as a coach.

I think [the team] understands that Hawaii is going to be better prepared for us this time.

It's going to take a lot of hard work, but I think that we can be top 10 in the national rankings.

This tournament is big. Everybody is really excited to see where we match up with the top teams in the country.

I think conditioning will come into play. The team that goes out there and sets the pace, sets the tempo, will be the team that wins the game.

In those special situations we were not where we wanted to be.

I think it's the same type of attitude I try to instill in them and bring to coaching. Were going to put more energy into everything we do because that is what is going to make us better.

In the top ten you have to be on your game and there's going to be no easy matches.

I feel that on any given day we can beat any of them. We're going into every game thinking we can win.