They just executed better. They kept taking it to us, and we weren't responding.

We were fortunate to get out with a win. Basketball is a game of runs and we were fortunate to make the last one that won it for us. (CBU) were up seven late, but we persevered and battled back.

Anytime you're able to beat a team like UCA, it's huge. I thought we did a better job of taking care of the ball this time around and we shot it a whole lot better. We're starting to play a lot better than we have, and that's what you want at this point in the season.

Those three did a good job for us, especially Gemma. She really gave us a boost on defense, and those are the things that she can do well. She's played well over the past three games for us, and she stepped up again for us.

The school of thought is to win all of your home games. If we happen to lose (tonight), then we're already at a disadvantage. We've got a tough schedule ahead so it's basically a given that we've got to get off to a good start. Every game in conference will be tough.

Peterson was the most coachable athlete I have had in my life, and I coach many athletes.