Ron Jones Game Quotations

New Mexico came out and shot the ball well and hit several 3s. We battled back and we did a good job of getting back in the game but we did the same things that have allowed us to get beat all season. We missed some easy shots and made the same mistakes.

We're obviously thrilled for Michelle. She's become a leader of the team. She's a very unselfish player who has about five assists each game too.

This was an important game for both of us and I'm glad we were able to get the win and when you're at home you just about have to that in conference. Besides the last seven minutes, I was really happy with everything. We did turn over (the ball) like we had never seen the press.

We didn't have that five-minute lapse of making mistakes to give the other team the opportunity to win. With the exception of the second half of the South Plains game (a 71-62 loss on March 2), I thought we've been playing hard. We just had those possessions on offense and defense where we hurt ourselves and we didn't do that (on Monday).

That looked like what we were doing in conference and why we lost those close games. If you can't come down and make the tough plays when the game is on the line, then you're not going to beat good teams.

I think Odessa has done a good job of handling the pressure of being undefeated and being the favorite and continue to win. We've got a lot to play for. This is a game we need because if we're going to get into the playoffs and do something, then this is the game we've got to come out on top.