Quotes by Marita Payne

“It being my first time representing my country, it was a special feeling getting to wear the uniform and even more exciting to achieve a medal in the games.”

“We got into a panic situation because we were within reach of the game. We werent able to execute the way we needed to win the game.”

“The best part for me was realizing how much team chemistry pays off in the end. That is really what helped our team go all the way to win bronze. All the teams we competed against had been practicing together long before the games started, but we had an edge because we gelled together so well both on and off the court.”

“There were no tryouts for the team, because the athletes were playing all over. They were chosen based on their stats throughout the year and by recommendations from Australian coaches.”

“Playing in the World University Games has made me hungry to get out there and start our SEC season and see how much I can help lead my team in what we hope to be a special year.”

“How can that not give someone more problems?”

“A lot of Americans just know the stereotypical things about Australia. The first year, I got pretty sick about hearing the same things over and over again, so I started playing along. Some of the things people come up with are pretty funny.”

“At the end of games, it can get very frustrating at times. Sometimes I get a little bit down on the whole outlook. You try to make the most of it, but sometimes things just dont fall your way.”

“We can play them tough.”

“If we stay confident... .”