Quotes by Doug Griffin

“Our main goal was to stop her penetration and put good pressure on the shot.”

“We didnt fight real hard for part of the second and things snowballed. They got some quick transition buckets, and we couldnt get shots to drop. Their size makes it awful tough to match up with them; we didnt have real good looks at the basket and we forced some shots.”

“They can throw over any defense you throw at them, and they made it awful tough for us to throw over them offensively. Their size is a huge determining factor.”

“I keep telling the girls good free-throw shooters are made during the summer. Once you get into the season you keep practicing them but youre really not going to improve all that much.”

“Itll be one of the biggest games these girls have ever played in. As good as weve been the past couple of years theyve never won a league championship in any sport.”

“Shes been in double figures every game. She had four (points) tonight. Two years ago with these seniors, we spent the majority of preseason and even early into the year promoting defense, and its really paid off.”

“Seeding isnt an exact science. If it was, theyd be no reason to play the games.”

“West Jeff is another dangerous team, just like Northridge. Theyve got a couple of real good shooters. Theyre not big, but theyll probably press us (defensively) most of the game.”

“Its nice to still be in the hunt. A lot of good teams are done already.”

“Shes still making sophomore mistakes. But shes working hard and improving every game.”