March 15, 2008

March 15, 2008
NCAA-II South Central Regional
No. 2 Washburn vs. No. 3 Central Oklahoma
Post Game Quotes

Washburn

Head Coach Ron McHenry

Opening Statement
"We had played Central Oklahoma before, and tonight it was the same battle. The game was a good battle, both teams just played hard against each other. They made a run at us early, but we were able to bounce back.

On Amanda Holmes
"She was good again. She has been good all year."

On the team's defense in second half
"I thought that we played pretty good defense. They missed some shots that they normally would have hit. They were fighting so hard to fight back from the fourteen minute mark on, I think they got a little worn out."

Overall outlook on next opponent
"This time of year we're just happy to be playing. We have seen both of them a few times. We know each other, it will just come down to how we play the game."

Junior guard Jessica Mainz

On the overall game plan
"We knew we needed to come out hard in the second half. It was just a good battle between two good teams. It came down to who wanted it more."

Senior forward Amanda Holmes

On possibly playing in her last game
"I was sitting in my hotel room and I was like this could be it. This could be the last time, but I didn't want this to be it."

On the team's performance
"If one player is being shut down, then someone else can step up. That's what makes us such a good team."

Central Oklahoma

Head Coach Guy Hardaker

Opening statement
"We just couldn't get back in the second half. Our girls never gave up. We are just really proud of our season, proud of what we have accomplished this season. We had a million different first and seconds all year."

On Amanda Holmes
"She hurt us today. I don't think she missed a free throw. They did a great job of boxing us out."

Overview
"I told the girls that if we could keep it within four with four minutes to play, that we would have a chance, but we just couldn't get it."

Junior guard Lizzie Brenner

On the outlook of next season
"Since we came this far this year, the older girls will have a bitter taste in thier mouth. Next year we know what it takes."