It was a great moment for Michigan and for Michigan softball. I was so proud of those kids. They were incredible all week.

She looked at that (final at-bat) as a chance to make something happen. That's what mental toughness is all about - concentrating on what's going to help you be successful, not how you just failed.

Samantha's one of the most mentally tough people I've ever met,

I couldn't be prouder of them. I just don't want them to relax on this. The seniors kept this team focused all year, and I don't believe the (Big Ten regular-season title) will phase them.

We won and we came here to win. We're trying to win this tournament, and it's the only tournament we care about.

Jennie was outstanding again, ... It's tough to come back into a game and pitch to the top of Northwestern's lineup in the seventh inning.