California vs San Diego Post Game Quotes
March 22, 2008
California
Coach Joanne Boyle:
"(On the team’s fast start) It was good to get off to a fast start and relax a bit. I think we were all a bit nervous to get the game started so I think it settled us down a bit"
"(On Rama N’diaye’s injury) Everybody has to step up. Injuries happen to teams and we have been in this situation before on a couple occasions. People have stepped up, we rotated people into different positions. Krista Foster and Kelsey Adrian have both played inside for us before so we just have to find our way with that"
"(On Ashley Walker) She got a lot of offensive rebounds and then in the zone she got a lot of put backs. She’s crafty down there in that short corner area and it’s hard to find her."
"(on George Washington) it’s a great matchup. I think San Diego helped us prepare for a really physical game. They (GW) ballhawk, they’re all over you so you really gotta be able to control tempto."
California Forward Ashley Walker:
"(On the tone of the game) We just came out with a lot of energy and intensity. Once we got our legs back we were good and ready to go."
"(on validating season) We just wanted to come out here and show who we really are"
California Forward Devanei Hampton:
"(on working the offense) We work on (driving to the basket) everyday. We battle against guys everyday. We love the contact and love the game and just going out and playing our game"
"(on first tournament win) It’s (a goal) we set from the beginning, just focus and confidence and just being tough in general"
California Guard Natasha Vital:
"(on benefit of rest) We really got a chance to work on our execution on the offensive end in both zone and man, and really got back to our basics on defense."
