The kids held themselves responsible for not making the playoffs last year, and that gave us an opportunity to compete for the tournament championship. They took it upon themselves to make sure they got better.

It's a reward to our kids for their hard work for the last 115 or 116 days. To be able to play a championship game at their home place, they have earned the right to play it, but they haven't earned the right to win it.

We feel like if we can impose our will on the defensive end, it will give us a chance to be successful.

We were hoping to play at home so friends and family members could see us. If they want to support us, they're going to have to go to a little warmer weather.

We've been able to grind out this long season and make a few shots and get some defensive stops.

At this moment we're disappointed. To say you're one of the final eight teams is a great accomplishment. At this point in time it feels terrible. Tomorrow it will feel a little bit better, and the day after that it will feel a little bit better.