I was really impressed with the team play and unselfishness. Everybody stepped up on defense as a team tonight.

We can play with anyone when we are playing our game.

They can all hit the 3, they can all penetrate and they can all play defense. It just took awhile because we start four sophomores and (Coleman) who is a junior. It just took them some time to realize how good they are. They are playing great right now.

We're playing better. Our guards are playing better defense and are starting to understand they can play with basically anybody.

I'm not a big fan of that play. But since no one (on defense) was trailing, it was a pretty safe bet at that point. I thought it was fine.

It's always been about the team. I'm extremely proud of this team. Not many kids can say they've been part of 43 wins in two years. ... The great thing about athletics is it teaches us lessons about life. Today was a tough lesson.