For the program, for the school, it's our biggest win. It's going to wake some people up.
I think there's a lot of people who thought we might get too much too soon, and what we've always tried to talk about is why wait until next year.
We are playing well defensively, but people are getting more shots than we are. We are not taking care of the ball, and that's all us. It's not a case of the other team dominating us.
To get that many teams in, to get that much respect really makes people recognize this conference as a force.
A lot of people were telling us to not expect too much. We've been blessed to be able to get that spot.
A lot of people have talked about our youth, but they've worked through the chemistry issues. They're young, except for Renee, so our chemistry has had to develop all year long. I feel like we're maybe peaking at the right time.
A lot of people have said, 'You're laying a great foundation,' but why shouldn't we be working toward this now? I want the kids believing that we don't have to wait until next year.
I just want them to realize that half the people in the country aren't playing for anything and we have an opportunity to play for something. This is a great chance and I know my kids will get up for it. We'll be there. Where the game will go, who knows? But we will be there.