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Oregon-Baylor Postgame Quotes 2008-09
12/21/08 | Women's Basketball
Oregon-Baylor
Postgame Quotes
Dec. 20, 2008
Oregon HC Bev Smith
On what the team can take from the close loss:
“There are more positives we can take from this game than negatives. The negative, obviously, is the loss ? you always play to win.”
On what the team tried to accomplish against Baylor:
“After our trip to Wisconsin (Marquette game) we were talking about what we are going to hang our hats on this season and we decided rebounding and defense. That is exactly what we showed tonight.”
On tonight's game against Baylor as opposed to last year's loss in Waco, Texas:
“Night and day difference as opposed to last year. Nicole (Canapa's) presence really was a big different for us today.”
On Micaela and Taylor's shooting in the contest:
“Those two, that's what they wait for all year ? to play at home and hit big shots.”
On Baylor's rally in the second half:
“They did a good job of pounding the ball inside and they were opportunistic off of our mistakes.”
Oregon F Nicole Canepa
On the practice plan leading up to the Baylor game:
“We definitely prepared for more of a challenge in the post. They are a lot more athletic than some of the other teams we have seen lately. What we prepared for in practice really helped us today. We made some mistakes out there but overall we were effective.”
Oregon G Micaela Cocks
Her first thoughts on the game:
“We had a lot of energy tonight, the most of the season yet. We need to use this game as another starting point for the season.”
On her shooting rhythm of late:
“I'm getting some really good passes right now. Taylor has been driving and kicking it out to me. I'm just shooting and not thinking about it and they're dropping.”
Oregon G Taylor Lilley
On getting back into game shape after her injury:
“I'm finally getting my second wind back and my legs are feeling really good. I'm getting my legs back under me.”
On playing tough against Baylor:
“We had nothing to lose really, we just wanted to give our all and play hard tonight and we did that.”
Postgame Quotes
Dec. 20, 2008
Oregon HC Bev Smith
On what the team can take from the close loss:
“There are more positives we can take from this game than negatives. The negative, obviously, is the loss ? you always play to win.”
On what the team tried to accomplish against Baylor:
“After our trip to Wisconsin (Marquette game) we were talking about what we are going to hang our hats on this season and we decided rebounding and defense. That is exactly what we showed tonight.”
On tonight's game against Baylor as opposed to last year's loss in Waco, Texas:
“Night and day difference as opposed to last year. Nicole (Canapa's) presence really was a big different for us today.”
On Micaela and Taylor's shooting in the contest:
“Those two, that's what they wait for all year ? to play at home and hit big shots.”
On Baylor's rally in the second half:
“They did a good job of pounding the ball inside and they were opportunistic off of our mistakes.”
Oregon F Nicole Canepa
On the practice plan leading up to the Baylor game:
“We definitely prepared for more of a challenge in the post. They are a lot more athletic than some of the other teams we have seen lately. What we prepared for in practice really helped us today. We made some mistakes out there but overall we were effective.”
Oregon G Micaela Cocks
Her first thoughts on the game:
“We had a lot of energy tonight, the most of the season yet. We need to use this game as another starting point for the season.”
On her shooting rhythm of late:
“I'm getting some really good passes right now. Taylor has been driving and kicking it out to me. I'm just shooting and not thinking about it and they're dropping.”
Oregon G Taylor Lilley
On getting back into game shape after her injury:
“I'm finally getting my second wind back and my legs are feeling really good. I'm getting my legs back under me.”
On playing tough against Baylor:
“We had nothing to lose really, we just wanted to give our all and play hard tonight and we did that.”
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