The team had unity tonight, energy, effort. It just all came together for everybody.

Coming out, I had a lot of energy. I can't even explain how good it felt.

It's a matter of believing. There are 10 people on this team. We're not divided by class; we're 10 people in a group.

We have a stronger team this year. We're willing to make the extra effort instead of making excuses like last year.

I think the effort we gave was great because we were missing some of our usual players. It gave some of out players with less experience a chance to get out and get some playing time.

You put so many hours and hours for year after year and you put all your effort and energy into one of these things. And then to see it finally come to this ... it feels good. You don't like to lose, so it really does feel good.