We expected more out of ourselves than we've given this season. We've had a lot of obstacles to overcome. But really, we can finish this season out and be where we want to be.

I do have confidence we can win a close game.

I think it was a wake-up call to how you can lose a game you're supposed to win at the end of the game, and that's when upsets happen in tournaments.

It's been kind of difficult. But everybody has some obstacles they've got to overcome. I just look at this as one of them. Get better.

Despite all the obstacles, it turned out wonderfully.

A good intention but fixed and resolute - bent on high and holy ends, we shall find means to them on every side and at every moment; and even obstacles and opposition will but make us "like the fabled specter-ships," which sail the fastest in the very teeth of the wind.