Southern Miss is our big rival. We will have to play our best to win. In the first game, Forte was the difference and so was Beasley. We need to do a better job on those two.

Jason Forte really wanted to win this game. He really willed this team.

We got out-toughed. We knew coming in, we'd have to do the intangibles to win, but they were the tougher team for 40 minutes.

They are the most athletic team we're going to play all year and they did a good job of using it tonight. Our guys were looking over their shoulder because they blocked a lot of shots in the first half.

We need him to play well. Our players look for him. For him to have 20 points and shoot 8-of-13 is a good start.

This is a huge win. Sauk is a good team and a big rival and this is just a huge win for us.