We've worked hard all year waiting for this. We knew it was going to come down to this situation, fighting for first until the end. We knew UCLA was going to be one of the top teams in the league.
UCLA was on fire. Because of our lack of depth, we had to play zone a lot. And then they would light it up.
UCLA understands what it is to play in this tournament and to have to win that first game. They came out with intensity and I don't think we had that intensity. I don't think we understood what it takes to take a game like this and leave it out on the floor.
UCLA plays with a winning mentality. They know how to win games. They have that attitude, an arrogance, to come up with wins like this one.
UCLA is just better. They really play well together, and they play very physical. They have a lot of weapons.
UCLA is a very tough to face, but one we are all excited to play. I know the girls are ready to give them a battle and come out with a victory.
UCLA is always tough. It's going to be our first time on the road. It's going to be tough but we just have to prepare and get rid of the mistakes that have been hurting us. We need to have a good week of practice and just get prepared the best we can.
UCLA is a dangerous team and I think the best thing we did is we stayed on top and kept pushing.
UCLA has three great guards (Noelle Quinn, Lisa Willis and Nikki Blue). They play well together.
UCLA has made improvements, and talent-wise they have always been good. They continue to have sound schemes and are disciplined.