We have one game to get to Peoria. You can't ask for a better thing than that. We told them before the game that this is why you play -- for games like this that mean something. Just go out and leave everything on the floor. I thought they did that. |
We knew it would be a tough, physical basketball game and playing Central on its home floor would be a tough chore. We just kept telling the kids to stay calm and composed. Once we got the lead we were able to spread the floor and make them foul us. We didn't make a lot of free throws, but we made enough. |
We know they have two outstanding guards, and we know they can get out and guard you. They look to be tough to defend. |
We told the kids at the beginning of the year that our main goal was to win more games than we did last year. |
We told them our conditioning was going to be the difference in the second half. We felt like (Brock) was tired at halftime. Nick (Snider) was wearing on him. |
We wanted to be able to have a private meeting where folks were not worried about being on the record. |
We were able to get a couple of lay-ups when we spread the floor and I thought the 3-point basket by Palm was a huge one. The kids have worked hard for this. |
We're getting better there, and that's encouraging. Early in the year, we weren't very good. Last week helped us when you have to play teams like you do down at (the) Benton (Tournament). I think we're understanding a little better what we need to do defensively. |