This game was a tribute to these kids. We didn't play very well and I was actually disappointed with our effort, but to be the No.1 seed for the fourth year in a row is definitely a huge plus for us.

This win is a real tribute to our kids. We lost a lot from last season's team and these kids really put in the time during the summer in order to get back to this point.

It is very surprising that our kids have been able to come together without Kevin. It is a tribute to all four seniors, but it also has to do with our kids' willingness to be coached and listen. Our team chemistry is excellent. The kids are doing whatever it takes to win.

Obviously it's a tribute to two things. First of all, she's a kid that has outstanding offensive skills, great ball-handling and the ability to shoot the ball. And probably her best asset is her ability to get to the rim against bigger people.

Their big players made the plays when it counted and we didn't. Still, it is a tribute to the hard work of these girls that we finished as high as we did. When the season started, only a few believed we would come this far. We only played seven girls tonight, and they had some reserves that were able to rest some of the starters.

We have a veteran lineup but we have a very good nucleus of young kids, freshmen who also can play. They're getting their opportunities and making the best of them.