We had some sick players and some injured players who got better towards the end of our time in Florida. That played in a big role starting our winning streak.

They're definitely one of the better teams in the conference. They are year in and year out, but that's not to say that we can't compete with them. Last year's match [that Saint Mary's lost 5-4] could have gone either way, and it will probably be a similar match this year.

A win this weekend would really help the team's confidence. It would reaffirm in their own minds that they are among the best, not just in the conference but out of conference as well.

If we want to beat Aquinas, we're really going to have to keep our concentration levels up.

There wasn't a whole lot going on in the States for black actresses at the time. I didn't have a recording contract, and my daughters and I really liked the lifestyle we had.

The first time I saw him perform was at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1994 and I cried, and everyone in the club cried. I'm fascinated by his phrasing. He's been an inspiration to a lot of people.