March 2, 2008

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Post Game Quotes (Shaw University vs. Johnson C. Smith University)

Shaw University

Coach Jacques Curtis:

"We needed that one run to give us some time to breathe and get us to the finish line, and we did that tonight."

"I know that my players will always have my back because they know I like to talk."

"It was all about redemption for us."

"We don't allow anyone to leave our team without a championship."

#34 Nicky Souter:

"Words can't describe how much I thank Coach Curtis for letting me come out of the stands to play."

#21 NaKeisha Anthony:

"It feels good to come to a place where winning is everything."

"To win in front of my hometown is even sweeter."

Johnson C. Smith University

Coach Vanessa Taylor:

"We never really got in a rhythm offensively."

"The second half we struggled offensively and we were not able to get second and third chances."

"We went about a ten minute stretch without scoring."

"I think there was poor execution for us offensively. It was frustrating to not be able to get over the hump."

#42 Shemika Jones:

"There was no intimidation, just a lot of pressure on the wings. It was hard to recognize gaps until it was too late."