Ann McInerney Quotes (8 Quotes)

Going into playing the top three teams, we need to really make sure we put our best foot forward and take advantage of the strengths we have as a team. We are going to face a lot more athleticism in Hartford and then again in the rivalry with Boston University.

I thought in the first half we were very tentative. We missed open shots, we missed free throws and it was just playing to the pace that they wanted as opposed to dictating what we wanted.

Having Katie somewhat back adds another dimension that we missed. We just need her versatility on the court, her defensive presence.

For two years, she was a spot-up shooter, and now we have to run her off screens to get her open, she has to handle the ball and she is our top perimeter defender. She has elevated her game and been a really good leader for us.

I think failing to keep them off the offensive boards hurt us, because they have so many weapons that can get the job done.

Our focus honestly was just getting by Albany - and knowing that this was a big hump for us to get over, getting the first win under our belts. We'll see if we can put together some type of game plan for Hartford.

Bracey was a point guard in high school and that makes her a match up nightmare. Abby Schrader has given us everything that she can give, and she's been terrific in accepting a more of a go-to player's role.

Maine's been at the top of the league so long and now it's a situation where we're in a rebuilding year - if you would call it that - but we are down, and I think teams are taking that opportunity and really coming after us hard.