When I got the job, we had some good veteran players. Recruiting slipped for a couple of classes, but now we hope we have things going again. We hope to consistently be in the top 10.

I am really proud of the kids. We were not hitting the open shots tonight but we kept fighting and still had a chance. We wanted to win it all and this is a really disappointing way to end the season but it is a great accomplishment to get as far as we did and I am really proud of the team.

We really feel good. We came here planning on winning five games so we have passed the first two steps and played pretty well. We have to be ready to play tomorrow and can battle anyone if we are prepared.

[Megan] really carried us when we got down early and hit some tough shots. We thought they may struggle against our zone and our press gave us a spark and forced some turnovers. After a rough start to the year, we have become a pretty good defensive team.

I would like to die in a dignified manner, with my family all around.

I am still here. I take my three-mile walk at the mall everyday, and who knows what new treatments could come along. I am 68, and I plan to make it to 70.