Laurie Kelly Quotations

Last year we were the No. 3 seed and my players were happy. This year they were mad that they didn't finish higher.

She is very athletic. She can pull people away from the basket with her shooting and is capable of playing with her back to the basket.

I'd like to have the first 10 minutes of the basketball game back. I thought we played a tremendous last 25 minutes. ... I thought the first 10 minutes we played afraid.

We're probably going to face a powerhouse. But we're going to go in and play the best we can and see what happens.

I thought we played good. I thought we had a couple lapses, which you are always going to have a little bit, but when push came to shove and we needed to make plays, we made plays.

I think it was a very physical game, but in the end the best team won.

It is hard to put in words when you attain the goal you set for yourself. We put together three games in three days. We played with a lot of heart and commitment. This team is special. I always felt we could achieve our ultimate goal.

I think they call it a letdown game. We just really got out outplayed at Montana State. We just never played hard. We never matched their intensity.

To be honest with you, I think we match up pretty well with them.

I told her she was the best player on the floor and to go out and play like it. She did.

It shows a lot of credibility to your bench and your team and their confidence to step up.

I'd love to have that first 10 minutes of the game back again. I thought we played a fantastic final 25 minutes.