We're getting good contributions from different kids, we're sharing the ball well, and we're defending better. There's been a better commitment to our preparation and to getting better.

One of the big benefits is getting our kids away from home, sharing (motel) rooms. The camaraderie, the team-building that takes place is a great benefit.

Four kids in double figures - I like that a lot. That balance and that sharing is important.

This team's been really resilient. They've never panicked. It's really as simple as that.

We're not known to overlook anyone. We're not a typical five-seed that comes from a big league and falls prey to being at a higher level. We understand that everyone is a good team. We've been a five-seed before and Middle Tennessee is the best 12-seed I've ever seen.

They didn't fold when it wasn't easy. When they got close, we didn't give up.