We needed a game like this where we had to step up at the end. I'm upset we didn't play well, but it was good for us to be in this kind of situation.

She had to get back to the softball team. She had that commitment and needed to get ready for the season. She was a big help to us while she was here.

We want to go out and play our style. Defense is going to be the huge thing. Our strength is our speed, we're just going to have to use it.

We were down at the half against Western Oregon and we fought back and won that game. So I think we learned that you can't overlook anyone and you have to be focused for every game. Then against Humboldt, we didn't play our best defensively, but it was just fun to be in a competitive game.

I don't think there has been that much of a learning curve for her. Some of our play calls have changed, but it's been an easy adjustment.

This was a great win. The monkey is off our back. Now we can step forward and do the things that we need to do.