Michael Toups Quotations

I didn't have any problem with the way our players competed. To their credit, they have accomplished a number of firsts in the school's basketball history, and they will be remembered for that.

Inside, they kept dumping the ball down to the post. They made their free throws in the end when they needed to make them. Their coach does a pretty good job with their crew.

They hung around, but our kids made enough plays to win it.

It was great the way we shared the ball. I was pleased with the unselfish play of getting everybody involved. They came ready to play and set the tone early.

They are a quick team that likes to play up-tempo basketball. They like to get up and down the floor. Rebounding is another strong point for them.

When Ryan is done playing in men's leagues at age 45, it will still be the biggest shot of his life.

I did not want to lose on Gene's big night. He is so deserving of the honor. I wanted our players to play with the passion and enthusiasm that would be appropriate in honoring him.

Having Sean Bennett shoot free throws at the end of a game for us is a real weapon.

Having beaten them instills some confidence, but they are an athletic team and are tough. To be successful, we need to rebound and be able to handle their defensive pressure.

We know we are heading to Baton Rouge and they are the No. 5 team in the state. We will have to be ready to play. We are very familiar with them because we play them every year. They are well coached and very experienced. We are excited about moving on in the playoffs to take our shot at them.