Jose Fernandez
Jose Fernandez
game stops
We didn't make shots, but at the same time, at the end of the game you have to get some stops on the other end.
definitely games hurts locker ncaa type win
It definitely hurts in the locker room. We're an NCAA (Tournament) team. We've just got to win these games. These are the type of games that you need to win to put you over the top.
deep far game offensive struggled
She's been in and out of the doghouse all year. She's been far deep in there because she struggled defensively. I thought this was a game that could really show some of her offensive skills.
assertive bounce defending game good great looked running until
She had a great game tonight. She had a good bounce to her, running up and down the court, defending as well. She was assertive and looked good until the fall.
against games last line lost percent players playing second shot teams tough type won
It's a tough way to lose. I told our players that games aren't won or lost in the last 30-40 seconds. We shot 50 percent from the free-throw line in the second half, and that's not going to get it done against the type of teams we're playing in this league.
close committed evolved freshman game good improve needs screens shows tremendous uses work worked
The big thing about her is that she has a tremendous work ethic. If you look at her stats her freshman year, you can see how much her game has evolved and improved. She's worked on her range. It really shows how committed she has been to improve on her game. She's not even close to her potential. She's a really good shooter. She uses screens well, but she needs to improve her perimeter passing.
against best early feeling foul game good injured interior job virginia west
Parsons was injured in the West Virginia game (Feb. 25) and wasn't feeling good. But we will go back with Parsons against Notre Dame. She's our best interior defender. We have to do a good job against (Lindsay) Schrader, a good job against Duffy and not get into early foul trouble.
against ahead backs excellent game kids ncaa needed opportunity
Before the game, we told our kids our backs were against the wall. This was the most important game of the year. If we wanted to go to the NCAA Tournament, we needed to win. And the kids responded. They have an excellent opportunity ahead of them.
ask best coach great respect
Is it his best job? You'd have to ask him. I have great respect for him. I think he's the best coach in the country.
basketball brought energy enthusiasm good hand team ton whatever
We're not a very good basketball team right now. But hand it to them, I thought they brought a ton of energy and they brought a ton of enthusiasm and they made plays. And they did whatever they wanted to do. I'm embarrassed that we didn't give a better showing.
defensive feet good happy job
I was very happy by the way we responded without her being on the floor. They are doing a good job going after her on the defensive end. She's just got to play with her feet and not her hands.
attention great happy hard paid summer work
I'm happy for her. She's had a great year. Her hard work in the summer has really paid off. It's great she's getting the attention she deserves.
bad beat home
To come in here and beat us on our home floor, it's very disappointing, very disheartening. It's a bad loss.
proven question schedule schools
If other schools question why they didn't make it and we did, they should schedule differently. We've proven we belong.