University of Memphis Athletics
Post Game Quotes vs. Central Michigan
Dec 06, 2014 | Women's Basketball
Recap | Box Score | Notes
Overall thoughts...
"We came out and put a run on them early in the second half. Our goal was to not let them score in the first four minutes of the game. We didn't let them score in the first three minutes, but then gave up seven straight points including a basket on an offensive rebound. It seemed like we were falling off a cliff after that. We couldn't get solid. We couldn't get right. We couldn't make a layup. A lot of our missed layups turned into an easy transition for them."
On the run by CMU in the second half...
"I thought we gave up some easy stuff. The 7-0 run at the 17:10 mark to the first media timeout was where they got the momentum. They changed their defense and put the pressure on us and we turned it over. The missed layups turned into transition for them. We didn't locate a shooter or two. We just got lax. We expected them to miss some shots and they just didn't miss. We have to go back to work. I'm disappointed because our team has got to understand some of these things. We still don't have a grasp on it."
On CMU's Kerby Tamm's three-point shooting...
"Our goal was to have three-three point field goals allowed in the entire game and we gave up five in the first half. Of their eight field goals, five were from behind the three-point line from one player. We were switching a lot because of their dribble-drive offense, but when you switch onto a shooter, you have to recognize that your assignment changed. They got to the lane on us in the second half. They really made a focus to get into the lane with their guards."
On which players impressed her...
"I thought Asia played really well the whole game. She wasn't on the glass like we're used to seeing her on the glass. She was guarding on the perimeter a lot. In the first half, she was very aggressive with the ball in the lane. Brea Elmore came in and hit a pair of threes when they got into their zone. We were hoping to have her do the same in the second half. We've got to continue to help those freshmen understand that every time they go in, it's a critical time."
