I expect us to be competitive. That's always an expectation at Austin Peay. Coach Holt has laid that foundation since she has been here. We have always been in the top half of the conference and that's always the expectations that we have.

As the expectation is growing that the US Fed may end the rate hike cycle as early as its March meeting, the dollar will become susceptible to any weak US data.

The expectation was that first-quarter earnings and commentary would show us that conditions are bad, but with the exception of a few high-profile disappointments, the commentary has been mild to better.

MTSU brings a different style of play. They are taller than most teams we play so we have to adjust the timing on our block and we need to overemphasize for their height when we attack. If we attack at the same height we usually do, it isn't going to be pretty.

She understands what it means to be mentally tough. And she understands what it takes to win championships.

I think we're going to steal some games. There's not much expectation for us outside the district. But I think we're going to squeak quite a few out. I think we'll surprise some people.