We've very proud and happy for both of them. You just need to feel good about the fact that they've put themselves in great position with great play. I want them to enjoy that and be proud of that.
It showed from the start how absolutely committed to competing she was. That's it. The uniqueness is absolute commitment to being as good as she can be. She never stops thinking in those terms.
We're not known to overlook anyone. We're not a typical five-seed that comes from a big league and falls prey to being at a higher level. We understand that everyone is a good team. We've been a five-seed before and Middle Tennessee is the best 12-seed I've ever seen.
We're playing good basketball right now. I thought the way we started the game really set the tone.
In the end, we did not keep the mass off the glass. But until the end, we did a very good job.
Things always feel good when you hit shots.
They started out slow statistically in the conference games. They've got good stuff ahead of them. It's nice to see them starting to get comfortable and enjoy this last stretch. They've been doing a good job for us.
We're getting good contributions from different kids, we're sharing the ball well, and we're defending better. There's been a better commitment to our preparation and to getting better.
They've played together a long time now, which is pretty incredible. There's no question they have a sense of each other's games. It's evident in coaching them and seeing the things they do on the floor how good they are together.