Really, I think that was a game between two discouraged teams trying to find their focus.

I think (the parity) really will open up the tournament. Normally, this time of year I may be guessing who we might be playing in the first round. I haven't bothered this year because everybody is so close. I don't think there is a team that really has an advantage.

I don't think anyone has a clear-cut advantage. It is the most closely contested season I've seen in awhile.

I knew I was close, but I was just trying to focus on the game.

We're not looking at what we've lost. We're looking at our strong points. That's what we've been trying to focus on. We feel we're still a good team. We have the potential to be a good team. Even though we haven't proven anything yet, we still want to go out and try to get it done.

This is big. We're trying to focus on ourselves and get ready for the tournament. We need a win.