Oregon State-Oregon Postgame Quotes
03/01/08 | Women's Basketball
Oregon State Head Coach:
“We need to step up and really make some plays, and we didn't do that tonight.”
“We've been competitive, but it's time for us to start closing things out and winning on the road.”
On
“They all were active. They all did a great job.”
Head Coach Bev Smith
On the play of Ellie Manou:
“She played a great game. She's been developing, and evolving in her understanding of the game. Her capabilities and potential have always been there, and we just have to get her to play with more intensity like she did today.”
On Kaela Chapdelaine:
“She's the kind of player that you don't know how much you're going to miss until she's gone. She speaks to what it means to be an Oregon Duck.”
“We were really looking to into the post. I think we had a physical advantage. We were passing the ball better inside. Our four out motion has allowed our post players to get the ball on cuts, rather than just static post up positions.”
On having only eight turnovers:
“We did a good job of looking after the ball. I attribute it to ball movement and it shows how far our team has come with our skill development, and handling pressure better.”
Freshman Ellie Manou
“We have a good perimeter game, and that opened up the middle for us. I felt comfortable, and in a rhythm. I was having fun.”
On Kaela Chapdelaine leaving:
“It's sad to see Kaela go. We had it in her heads to play well for her. She's gone a lot for this program.”
Junior Tamika Nurse
On the improved post play:
“It lightens up the perimeter, having consistent post game. We all got decent looks with them respecting the post game.”
“The locker room is much more positive, we feel better on the floor. We are playing possession by possession, and not letting the previous possession dictate what happens on the next one.”
Senior G Kaela Chapdelaine
“It's pretty emotional. Saying goodbye is not easy. I talked to everyone about getting refocused and getting a win, because my teammates know that's all I care about.”
On winning three of the last four games:
“It gives us momentum. We have a decent draw in the Pac-10 tournament. We feel good about ourselves. We are playing well, and we can go far in the Pac-10 tournament.”
