Alison Bales Quotations

When you can do that, you know you've done your job.

I got frustrated, because usually my defense is key for me and that hurt. I didn't want to get scored on. After that Coach G did a really good job of pulling me aside and telling me don't even worry about it, and I didn't for the rest of the game.

He'll always tell you he was a basketball player in a football player's body. He was my toughest competition. Taught me how to shoot, the whole form thing about keeping your elbow in, all the basics. He helped, and I pretty much give all the credit to him.

I was a little frustrated. But Coach did a good job telling me not to worry about it. She told me just to focus and I'd have a good game. That really helped. The rest of the game I did exactly what she told me and it worked.

It feels amazing to win in the regional final, and with the teammates I have. And Connecticut's such a great team. They gave us a game.

I would love to come back to Boston.

We got by all right. It wasn't a big deal.

For me, it's always defense. I get so excited when I block shots, and I think the team does a great job of encouraging that. If I block a shot, I know I've got a chest bump coming.

It's always about defense. My teammates are thankful, because a lot of times they can pressure more because they know I'll be on their help side. It's a momentum stopper for the other team.

It means everything now. Our ultimate goal is to win a national championship. We took a big step making it to Boston.

It was a great way to start, because I put so much pride in my defense.

I'm really glad to see she's recovering from her knee surgery and hopefully she'll continue to do better with it.

But you always remember that last game. I'm sure it's something we've all thought about it.