I felt like we started out extremely flat. And we didn't do some things well defensively that we wanted to, and that's when they went on their run.
I feel like we're playing well at this point, and that's a great thing coming in.
They seem to have it all together. Our girls continue to play extremely well, with enthusiasm.
They've played great competition, and their record speaks for itself. But we don't rely a ton on rankings. Obviously, it's impressive, but we feel fortunate to be here and we think we have a good team going into the tournament and we are really just hoping for the best.
We're just excited to be playing. If it's in Washington, we'll have to go to Washington.
Obviously we would have preferred a better outcome for our team, but ultimately, it was a great experience for our team.
I came in and inherited a great team, and that got me off on a great start because we were so competitive and so successful, and I just tried to build on that foundation that was there. It was such a great tradition, and I just wanted to carry that on.
I just feel like we are playing as a team, especially on defense. That's made a huge difference.
It's just special. The adversity these girls have faced and the way they've gone through it with such character is just so exciting.
One thing that has carried this team throughout the tournament ? and even before the tournament ? is just the fact that they have heart. They don?t quit and they continue to go hard.
