We're playing well together, the chemistry is there. We're very focused. We're trying to get better on defense every night. You can see the effort. It's fun. We're having a lot of fun out there playing basketball.

We think we can win a game with our defense. We're convinced about that.

Their night show had 100 to 200 people waiting outside the venue trying to get in.

Defensively, they really played a solid game all night, and I'm proud of them. I'm real impressed with our defense; did what they said they were going to do: 'Try our best.' Played aggressive football — running to the football, making tackles ... they forced a lot of turnovers in the second half.

That's the big key. Anytime you have an off night, as long as your defense is there, you can still stay in the game or win the game. That's going to be our identity all year.

They played great defense. It seemed like the whole night our field position was horrible. You can't give a good team like Cedar Falls the ball at midfield or closer.