Mike Urich Quotations

We are a different ball team than we were almost two months ago. We feel a lot of what we do they may know what's coming, but as long as we execute like we have, I think we will be OK.

Fry had a good ballgame. He played very well. He was aggressive and they were physical with him and to give the showing that we did, I am proud of the effort that they gave tonight.

Hunter came up big. It's nice to see him succeed. Last year I called him my sixth starter. He didn't start a game last year. But this summer he made up his mind to become a better shooter. He has come up big and worked so hard. I'm happy to see him do well.

I think in the first half we were looking to the officials for help. It was a very physical ball game and we didn't adjust. At this level you can't look for excuses. I thought we handled it better in the second half.

I think (the game) goes down to the press and handling the pressure and converting it into points. We are going to have to get out on their shooters, which will be tough because they are quick and they are going to go by, but we can't let them stand up and shoot.

We believe in each other. (It was important) to keep our composure. (During those turnovers) I kept thinking oh gosh!, we are giving it away, we are going to give it away. But you've got to have confidence in the kids you put out on the floor.

We wanted to at least try it. We played it for a couple of possessions and they hurt us out of it. As a team they are just very, very good.

We kind of went into (the game) blind. We told the kids we were going to show up and lay it out (on the court), but in a lot of ways, it was a confidence builder. I didn't know what to expect, the kids played hard and very competitive.

It was very important (to come out strong). We wanted to play a complete game. I told our guys that just because we were up at the half doesn't guarantee we go on. We have to be up at the end. With the lead we had at halftime, I didn't want the second half to be close.

They are a very, very good ball team. They are very athletic.

The next game, we have to shoot better. We still have some adjustments to make, but we are still playing.

That rebound was just a hustle play. That is how he plays every game.

The biggest thing is handling the pressure. That seems to be the theme (Tuesday) night.

I couldn't be prouder of my kids for the effort that they showed tonight. It was a good ballgame. I think that we surprised them a bit and played well for three quarters, but I think that we lost some legs in the last quarter.

This is a great win, especially since we were down at the half and facing adversity. These kids never quit.

The community has been incredible. Right now we are seeing signs around the community, just the support is extremely nice.