We wanted to have our defense generate some offense for us. We scored 23 points [in the first half Wednesday night] against St. Louis. ... We wanted our defense to create some opportunities for us and it did. And I think that got us off to a terrific start.

They made some key shots. They didn't make a lot. But fortunately for us, we were continuing to score.

That's what I was wondering. I told coach (Darrell) Brooks, 'Who scheduled this game?' Games are very tough for us to get. We want to try to get as many homes games as possible. This is a situation where we had an opportunity to play a game on TV. We wanted to take advantage of that opportunity.

What kept us going was our defense came up with some big plays. We had good field position and all those factors worked together for us.

In the second half, they (the Falcons) played more of a man-to-man defense. So that helped us out because it gave us more looks to the basket.

This is going to be the toughest game of the season up to date. I think because of the magnitude of the game. I think because Saint Joseph's is 10-10, under .500 in the league. This is a big, big game for them. It's a big game for us. It's a nationally televised game. Plus it's a tight, tight building. They are right on top of us.