We don't look for moral victories. This was a loss like any other loss.

Melvin and I both haven't shaved since our last loss. I've trimmed mine up a little bit but Melvin hasn't shaved. The kids are giving me a hard time, but hey, I'll keep looking ugly if we keep winning games.

In many ways this game reminds me of our sectional loss last year to North Central. It wasn't like there was a complete lack of effort. I was just not sharp, focused, and competitive. It's not what we expect and not the way we practice.

They just had a deeper bench than us. It was a good loss. We only lost by 13 in each half and that's not too bad against a team like that.

Definitely. I've been on a mini-tear since then.

I'm hoping we can get back to the old N.C. State, even if that means me scoring four points. I want to win; I want to be able to say I went to a Final Four.