We just seem to do the right things at the right time. We play pretty good defense and have great balance in scoring.

That was a true team effort. Our whole game is predicated on our defense. Tonight (Friday), we got after it and didn't let them do what they wanted.

I would say the tournament is pretty wide open. There were a lot of close games in our regional, and I would expect the same this weekend.

We were in position at the right time on defense but I don't think we always made that key play. We knew their backs were fast, and they certainly showed it.

We played a great team. We just played very well. We had stops. You play good defense and you get those spurts. We didn't want to match them basket for basket.

Illinois and Michigan State are both going to play pretty good defense. They're playing a little better than we are defensively right now, and I guarantee you both teams are going to run.