Postgame Quotes From NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament Second Round – Ohio State Buckeyes
12/3/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Dec. 3, 2005
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Postgame Quotes From Ohio State vs. Ohio
Ohio – 3, Ohio State – 0 (30-27, 30-23, 30-22)
Ohio University Quotes
Geoff Carlson, Head Coach
On his team’s performance
“We could not be more proud of the way we played tonight. We played with a lot of heart and a lot of guts. And we’re thrilled to be going to California.”
On his middle blockers performances
“We felt our middles could hurt them offensively. I thought our middles did a great job.”
On his team’s execution
“We had a great game plan. I thought our players did a great job of executing it. It’s one thing to have a good game plan, and it’s another thing to actually execute it.”
Julia Winkfield senior Middle Blocker
On beating Ohio State
“It feels good to finally beat them. It’s a hug rivalry for us and it just feels great to beat them.”
On the team’s confidence going into the game
“Tonight we had a certain confidence; we knew we were going to do well. We tried to enjoy the experience and did the best could.”
Holly Schetzsle senior Outside Hitter
On the difference between the match last year compared to this year
“This year we played with more confidence. We went in here with a chip on our shoulders.”
On the team’s offense
We have so many good hitters, we were so versatile tonight.”
On the team’s approach to the game
“I think the moment we set foot on the floor tonight we knew it was going to be a challenge. I thought we played really well. A lot of games this season we haven’t played well early, so it was good for us to start off strong.”
Ohio State Quotes
Jim Stone, Head Coach
On the game
“The easy thing would just be to say that we didn’t play well and that is why we lost, but I have to give the tip of the hat to Ohio they played a heck of a game.” On the teamv “I’m happy with my team and I’m proud of my team. I think the world of my players especially Marisa (Main) and Amanda (Miller). Marisa did a great job creating offence for us tonight and Amanda gave us some much needed offence off the bench.”
On the lack of offense
“Were not the best blocking team so we knew we had to come out and have some strong serves to hide our weakness but we just could not do that tonight.”
Marisa Main, junior, setter
On this year’s team compared to last year’s team
“It is just more balanced this year. Everyone has to chip in and do their part. It is just a different team from last year.”
Amanda Miller, senior, outside hitter
On her last game
“Not coming out with a win is hard. I’m a senior so I’m done it is just not the way I wanted it to end
