Bonnie Henrickson Quotations

We struggled to find another offensive weapon. Their third and fourth options made shots, and we're not that deep.

Until we develop a defensive pride, nothing is going to change. We can't afford to give up so many uncontested 3-point shots. We really need to make a (defensive) statement early, and we didn't do that.

We know who is coming in here and how much better we have to be.

Should they have goals of the sweet 16 and elite eight and final four? Sure. I would think so.

She's a confident kid, and she knows that we all think she can knock that down.

She kicked her foot at it, and we don't get the call. That was a big possession for us.

I don't understand out lack of defensive pride. It is incredibly disappointing to me.

For us, what it has created is a buzz around town. I think it's a part of having 4,000 people here. It's a word around town that I think people are excited about. I think we've got people in here for the first time.

Giving 77 points at home is incredibly disappointing. To score 71 at home and not find a way to win is frustrating.

Hopefully, we can get more out there for the Texas game.

I thought we played with them (Baylor) early, and I got a decent rotation. Then the bottom fell out and never closed again.

I think you have to talk about it. I think we should talk about it. We've done enough in November and December and January to put ourselves in a position to talk about it.

I thought she played strong on both ends of the floor. She was smart. She got good looks. I thought, overall, it was a good performance. She held her own and competed.

Our bench has got to get better. We're not getting enough production. That's been our Achilles heel all year.

That was the freshman point guard most people think you get. To struggled so much and look out of sorts, that was good what she did. She had the confidence to step up in the second half.

We've got people in here for the first time, and they see it's exciting and maybe they'll come back.

We've got to get off to a decent start.

This was a chance to redeem ourselves. I thought this game couldn't have come at a better time.

We will start with the same team that we started with last year and know that we have a chance to play them at home this year. They've got speed, size and athleticism, and we've got some time to get ready and prepare and we'll need that.

Erica knows we all know she can knock that shot down.

This is not a knee-jerk thing. We've just go to get better. Ivana and Taylor will be the first ones off the bench.

It's a decision I made in the best interest of the team.

I told the team in the locker room that until we develop a defensive pride, nothing is going to change.

It sounded a little bit too good to be true about twenty minutes ago, but great energy from the crowd helped our kids come back. I'm just excited to be a part of history here and try to share it with these kids.

It's impossible to beat a team of that quality if you don't pressure and create some opportunities for yourself in transition. We just dug ourselves a hole.

(It) was more of a sluggish start. I didn't think the kids were nervous. I thought they were loose, but in a good way.... I thought maybe we rushed a few things early.

They were a difference-maker. Down the stretch when we're trying to come back from behind, I think it gives us energy. I don't think it affects La Salle, I think it is just positive energy for us.

They've struggled. They have a couple of kids who are pretty athletic, but they're young and rebuilding.

I'm excited about the enthusiasm and awareness for our program. This is a good time for us. There's a little bit of a buzz. That was the loudest it's been since maybe the K-State game last year.

I'm extremely pleased for Crystal and Erica because both are very deserving of those awards. When Crystal was named preseason honorable mention I said that I thought she understood how hard she would have to work to earn that same respect at the end of the season and it's great to see her effort pay off. Those two seniors have been the key to our season and both should be very proud of what they've been able to accomplish.

I'm certainly disappointed with our performance tonight. It wasn't much different from the game at our place.

I know our administration has filled out the paper work for the NIT and is doing what they can to try and enhance our chance. We need to help ourselves and improve our resume to be selected to that tournament.

I think our kids are excited to go on the road together. They have got to be able to dig down and do what we have done well all year and be better at some things. We need to play with confidence, play hard, play smart, and play together, and we'll live with what happens after that.

All of our seniors know how much better we have to be on Tuesday.