Now we're back to work. The challenge is more mental than anything else.

We were playing unselfishly early in the game and were in a really good rhythm. Everybody is comfortable with each other out there. When we don't play like that is when we get in trouble.

It couldn't have set up any sweeter than that.

That's not us. That's not N.C. State defense. That's not our character. That's not our identity. They kept scoring at will.

It was beautiful to watch. Everybody was playing unselfishly.

We're getting better. We learned a lesson with our last game (against Duke). We missed some shots, missed some free throws. We didn't finish it. I think (Saturday) was a big step forward.