They were up for the challenge and had that look in their eye the whole game. They were really confident and ready to compete.

225

You don't want to talk about next year because there is still a lot of this year left. We are growing. We are a long ways ahead of where we were last year. We just need to have that final step and beat one of those teams that is ahead of us.

218

We just tried to get the ball inside with our height advantage. We wanted to play our game, establish the tempo and take control of the game.

209

We struggled to get into our offense a little bit.

196

In the third quarter we came out with more energy and intensity than they did. We knew all along we could compete. We knew after last night we could not only compete, but win.

188

The game used to be post dominated. The game is now becoming more guard dominated. If you don't have a good point guard you will have trouble getting the ball across court and getting into your offense.

149

We just could not get all the way back.

141

Last year we were still trying to make baby steps. We didn't know if we could compete and have a chance. Now we believe when we step on the court we have a chance. We need to get to the point where we can have four good quarters and not have those lapses that cost us games.

123

We have to be careful not to be satisfied now. We can't make it our crown jewel.

120