Phil Thomas
Phil Thomas
adjusted fill players rash step void
Because of that rash of injuries, other players have had to step up and fill the void and we're just getting adjusted to those new roles.
defense
We just need to keep working on our rebounding and defense.
adjustment experience hole left losing skill starter
There's no adjustment you can make for losing someone like Ashley. It wasn't just her skill level, but her experience as a three-year starter that made her valuable. It's left a big hole for us to fill.
guys heads played shock
That was a shock to our team. Our guys played hard, but that play kind of got our heads down. And (Harrison) jumped on us again.
best both defender ends picked
She's our best defender and has picked it up on both ends of the floor.
approach chance division matter strengths victorious
I feel we have a chance to be victorious no matter who we play. We won't approach them any different because they're a Division I team. We'll try to play to our strengths and their weaknesses.
tough
It was a hard-fought game, but was still tough to bear, that's for sure.
physical
It's very physical and it's better defensively than it has been.
against attack biggest defensive pleased running stand strong
The biggest thing I'm pleased with is our defensive effort. We were able to stand in there against a strong running attack and not give up too much.
expect four girls next playing time
Those four girls got a lot of playing time and experience. I expect them to keep it going next year.
athletes bring contest game good hard start
That's going to be a real good contest because they're good athletes and always well-prepared. They're very disciplined, bring a lot to the game and play hard from start to finish.
love seeing
After seeing what's going on with those guys, we'd love to go down there and help,
capital convicted dangerous life prison public sentenced
He has been convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole, ... So from a public perspective, he is a very dangerous individual.
early forced good helps hope injuries normally people playing side time
If there is a good side to it, at least the injuries were early so people that wouldn't normally get a lot of playing time were forced into action. I hope that helps us at the end of the season.