It was a great effort by our team. Every time we made a run, (Freedom) got back up. Every time we got in there, they pushed us back. We wanted to come in a play well and I think we did that.

It may have affected us a bit. But I don't blame the officials for us losing. We just weren't as focused as usual.

Our inside really took care of business tonight. I think that was the definite advantage. When we get that inside outside game going, you have to pick your poison.

It was pretty much what we expected. We just tried to play as many of the girls as we could.

Defense has been the key for us throughout the playoffs. We were able to able to keep (MCC) in check, and that allowed me to use some reserves in the second half.

Emotionally, this was a big victory for us. We're planning on seeing Academy at least two more times this season and probably three.

We're awfully familiar with one another. It's tough enough beating a team three times. Four is asking for a lot.

The hardest thing is trying to keep everybody happy. We're sharing minutes, and that means some scoring averages go down. But the bonus is having that depth, which we didn't have last year.

Robin was knocking shots away left and right. I knew she had a lot. I didn't it was that many until I looked at the stats afterward. It was impressive.