I was getting good position, crashing the boards offensively and defensively. I sensed they were a little tired. We knew we had to execute offensively and defensively.

I want to do well, that's why I'm here, ... I went down and did everything they asked offensively and defensively. Now, it's time to come do it up here.

We locked down defensively to get the lead. We got to do what we wanted to do offensively. We didn't turn the ball over. We forced turnovers early and turnovers late. We took care of the basketball and didn't give them chances to score out of our offense.

We were very efficient offensively and intelligent defensively.

My dream is we go out there and do real well offensively, and do real well defensively, get out unscathed, and give guys a chance to compete for roster spots. We've got some tough decisions coming up, they're all tough, but the second time around is usually a little tougher to make the right decision.

I think both offensively and defensively, [Valparaiso's starters] did a good job of balancing their offense. They didn't hit for as high of a percentage as what their season average is, but their starters did a good job of mixing it up and keeping us off balance a little bit.