Postgame Quotes
12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 31, 2008
Head coach Terri Mitchell
Opening Statement:
"It's another disappointing loss that our team has experienced. We just got to keep fighting. We had leads and we didn't keep them, and we didn't defend as well in the second half as we did in the first half. All those things caught up to us. We had our opportunities and we didn't finish it, and they did. We had lots of opportunities in the paint and we didn't finish. I think play calls were right. I think the focus was right-that we wanted to get the ball in the paint- and we missed. Players just have to make shots, and they will. We didn't today, and we teetered, and it came down to the end."
On Ellis' playing slump...
"She is in a slump. I think it's evident. You go with a senior down the stretch, and unfortunately, it didn't happen like we thought it should happen. Everyone's just got to help her, and we got to help her get out of the slump."
Sophomore guard Angel Robinson
On lost opportunities in game...
"One of our focuses is rebounding, and we got outrebounded this game. We just need a better sense of urgency on defense and rebounding."
On going 0-3 against in-state teams...
"It's real tough, especially losing to two of them on our home court. We just got to come together as a team. We need to fight harder and work more."
