This was a big lift for us. We needed it before we play L.C. on Wednesday. It will give us momentum going into the game.

Patrick is the kind of player that makes things happen for us. Other guys step up when he steps up. If he has a good game then we will have a good game.

They were really offensive-minded. We defended well and counterattacked when we could.

We always play with energy and I think that translates to everyone who is sharing it with us. Basically it's just a party. We just are up there having fun and drinking and whooping and everyone hopefully goes along for the ride.

Any time we play Peregrines they lift their game and they would dearly love to beat us, so we have to give them the respect they're due.

Alan is a proven veteran with playoff experience who will be a valuable asset to us on the floor and in the locker room. He can give us toughness and depth in the post.