Nov. 25, 2003
Penn State University
Head Coach Rene Portland
On ODU:
"We thought that Old Dominion came in fired up and ready to play ball.They forced a lot of turnovers."
"Our freshman went in and got double-doubles, now we need our old playersto step up. It's really great that they are available to rally, withinjuries; it makes them strong."
On ODU Atmosphere:
"Their numbers were really good and they talked to us the whole game.That's what being fan is all about."
Old Dominion University
Head Coach Wendy Larry
"I think this was a tremendous opportunity to be tested and put agreat 45 minutes together. It gave us a serious gut check. Overall wetake this as a great momentum builder and now we are going to add some moregames to it."
"One of the things we've said about Monique Coker is that she istremendous player and she would like to play at the next level. Herstrength is her quickness in the paint. She's worked hard on her range andif she works on the simple things, she'll excel."
"I was really surprised with Tish Lyons and her play on both sidesof the court. And Paula Muxiri really made our defense work. Although youdon't see her now, her time will come."
Senior forward Monique Coker
"We were working really hard in practice. Our teammates did a goodjob of finding me. If I could do it once, I should be able to do it again.It feels real good because we played a really great team and we steppedup."
"The first two games, I wasn't satisfied with my play on both sides.Tonight was a big step for me. My goals are high for this team."
Freshman forward Tish Lyons
On her transition from high school:
"I don't think it was that big of a difference. I played defense.It was stressed in high school and it is stressed here. I just listen anddo what I'm told."
Senior forward Myriah Spence
"We've been working really hard in practice and on our defense and itshowed tonight."
Junior guard Shareese Grant
On her shoulder:
"I don't think about it, I just shoot."