It was more of an emotional than actual setback. I'd been coaching there about two-and-a-half years, and all these girls have grown up there. We're doing good and all like the new gym.

I think reality finally hit for them. They've been saying, 'Oh my gosh, the season is going fast,' or, 'it's almost time to graduate.' I think they'll do a good job and prevail pretty well.

They know what the weight on their shoulders is. They're not going in there blindsided like some of the other teams. It's a big showdown.