We never played like this before. We were playing on their level, instead of playing how we know we can play.

This was one of our dreams as a team. And it came true. But we're taking things one step at a time.

This is a dream come true for us. Since we were freshmen, the seniors on the team have talked about getting past area. ... Our coaches have already explained to us what we have to do. We have our whole game plan set. We're ready, and we just have to play our game.

Let me just worry about me. I'm not worried about anyone else. If you're doing fine, great; if you're struggling, I hope things get better for you. But I've got to be worried about my career.

I think she has more gospel style than I do. I think I'm more, umm, you know mainstream I guess. I don't know if we split the vote. That could be possible but I don't think we are the same at all.

Comparing in the past years, Tamyra Gray and everyone else that didn't win but their careers are doing well.