Oregon vs. Western Oregon Postgame Quotes
11/13/10 | Women's Basketball
Oregon 110, Western Oregon 70
Postgame Quotes
November 13, 2010
Oregon Head Coach Paul Westhead
On the game:
"We played better, we're moving forward, but still trying to get the right combination."
On Amanda Johnson and Nia Jackson:
"They were very confident today and helped us win the game. Nia Jackson knows exactly what to do and played superbly today."
On the new and young players:
"We wanted to get them some real game-time experience. If you give them minutes, they can get into a flow."
On Deanna Weaver:
"We're moving her around still. I know she's talented, but we're moving around to find out where she's most comfortable and where we can use her most."
On Ariel Thomas:
"She's projected to be a key player, she's still evolving, but she played very well today."
On Jasmin Holliday:
"She has stepped up and played like a regular. I was pleased with her play today."
On what needs to improve:
"We must get better at the defensive lockouts and stop the opposition from getting the offensive rebound."
Junior Forward Amanda Johnson
On the game:
"We came out with a lot more energy and as a collective unit. We produced a lot of opportunities to score."
On rebounding:
"We pushed the ball a lot better today. Our offensive rebounding is one of our main focuses."
On Deanna Weaver:
"They played confidently and showed they deserve to be out there. Deanna (Weaver) sees the board well and is very athletic.
