The logic is, championship-caliber teams split their games on the road and win at home. Our expectation is if we can keep the team intact without injury or foul trouble, we should play successfully at home.

Of all the road trips we make in (the California Coast Athletic Association), this one probably is the toughest, not only because it's our longest trip (in mileage), but also because both teams are very competitive.

Jay's just that kind of player.

Jeff gets good athletes and they play hard. He's a great competitor and tries to get it done the right way.

They have the deepest team in the league. They are very quick, very forceful. We will have to play well defensively to have a shot.

You really like to win the home games. Split on the road, win at home. That's how you win championships.