Fresno State Athletics
QUOTES: Fresno State 62, Boise 57
1/9/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jamie White, Fresno State Head Coach
"I'm not very excited about our first half. Although, we knew if we pressured a little bit and stayed with it we'd be able to wear them down. Our home court advantage helped us out. We were down at half last year. We knew that we could still come out and get a win and our kids really bought into that. We forced a few turnovers and before you knew it we were back in the game."
On what changes they made at half time…
"We stayed pressuring full court and we had better pressure farther out. We were trapping at half court and on the wings. We did a good job in the high post and made some strong plays down the stretch. At 57-57 the game could have gone either way. We were smart with the ball, smart with time management, and knocked down some free throws. Moriah (Faulk) made a great steal and Breanne (Knishka) had a great rebound."
On the highs and lows of the game…
"We had some unforced turnovers and committed some fouls that we shouldn't have. The second half we really got that under control. Boise is a great team. When they have a three-point shooter like Brittney Pahukoa they're going to be able to stay in games."
On being undefeated in conference play…
"It's huge. We felt like we were going to be tested tonight and every game we build confidence. We did a better job guarding Miquelle Askew than we have in the past. We know that the next time we see Boise we need to focus on getting out on Brittney Pahukoa. We learn and we get ready for the next game."
On having a week off…
"It gives us a chance to refine some things and it's an opportunity to get rested. We just look at it as a good week to adjust things and plan. It'll be a good week, we'll be rested and ready to go.
Shauqunna Collins, Senior Guard
On the hustle of the team in the second half…
"Coach told us to buy in at half time and we bought in. We took pride in our defense, something that we are really good at. We let our defense fuel our offense."
Bego Faz Davalos, Senior Center
On the hustle of the team in the second half…
"I think that the only way we can play against tough teams is if we play together. We are a great team."
On getting frustrated…
"Yeah, I was getting frustrated but Coach White just told me to stay up, take a charge, and play smart."
On when the game turned in their favor…
"When we came out of the locker room after the half we knew how to react."
