We'll be experimenting the first few matches. One game Rachel will be the libero, then the next one Liz will be the libero and we'll see how play flows.

That's one thing we talk about, talk about, and talk about -- keeping your composure. Especially in matches like this, where there's a lot going on in the stands, or you might not get a call, or whatever. You've got to play through those things.

We talked before the game and said we wanted to get the ball to Liz. No one can guard her. And we knew once we got the ball to her, everything else would open up.

I thought we played really well, especially in the first game. We did a good job of keeping the ball in play; most of our hits were in, making them play the ball; and we blocked well. It's only our third match, but it's definitely the best we've blocked so far.

This first game is out of the way. We'll come back the next. They're not going to score 13 every night, but we have to keep playing hard. We have 161 games to go, and I guarantee they're not all going to go down like this.

I think she played one of her best matches against me. She stepped in from the first and played some unbelievable shots. I was really impressed by her.