Arizona-Oregon Postgame Quotes

Oregon 59, Arizona 53

January 5, 2008

Oregon Quotes

Head Coach Bev Smith

On the last four minutes of the game

“When we really needed a stop we got it. When we really needed a rebound we got it. We broke the press when we had to and made clutch free throws.”

“Arizona can really hurt you with athleticism. They really hurt you when you turn the ball over. They get two points.”

We are 2-1 and getting this win was fundamental. We go down to the Bay Area next week to play two tough teams.”

Sr. G Kaela Chapdelaine

“We were very satisfied with our start and our aggressiveness. We didn't match Arizona's intensity in the second half. We need to be aggressive for 40 minutes.

Jr. G Tamika Nurse

“I think 2-1 is great. It's good having a winning record going to California. It gives us some confidence.”

Arizona Quotes

Head Coach Joan Bonvicini

“In the first half, we got down. I think a lot of it was mental. Finally at halftime, I thought we played much better.”

“They're (Oregon) a very good shooting team. I think our press changed the tempo of the game, and we got more aggressive and got to the free throw line.”

“I thought it was mental. We need to make free throws. Oregon played a real good half and got the lead, and we never quite got over the hump.”

“I thought we showed great determination and great heart to come back.”

Sr. G Ashley Whisonant

“We were down 16 at halftime. That can fire up any team to play hard.”

In the second half:

“We got the ball more inside. Our post players are really strong.”

“In a way it's encouraging, but we can't get over the hump.”

“We got very close, but close doesn't count.”

Jr. F Amina Njonkou

“We need to change. Sometimes, we don't come out in the first half, and it's tough to recover against teams like Oregon.”

In the second half:

“We started to believe in ourselves. We tried to come out strong in the second half.”