NCAA Softball Postgame Quotes – Friday, May 18 – Ohio State Buckeyes
5/19/2007 12:00:00 AM | Softball
May 19, 2007
Scot Thomas, Virginia Tech Head Coach
On winning the game
“It’s huge to win. If you lose the first game you have to play two on Saturday to hopefully make it to the championship game and that is big mentally. I came in with some anxiety, Canisius is a solid team but we were able to come up with runs and finally busted loose in the fifth.”
On the pitcher, Angela Tincher
“She started out a little rusty but got better as the game went on and she did what she had to do.”
On the health of Tincher
“We’re glad that she is back and healthy this year and we don’t have to worry about how many innings she’ll be able to keep her in.”
Angela Tincher, Virginia Tech senior pitcher
On her outing Friday
“I was throwing high because Canisius kept swinging at it. I kept to the pitches that worked for the game today.”
On this season
“This year, I wasn’t worrying about injuries, or how many innings I would have to pitch and it has made me a better pitcher. I have a lot more confidence now than I did last season.”
On the game
“I felt rusty starting the game since I haven’t pitched since last week. I started to loosen up and got back into the game situation as the game progressed.”
Jessica Everhart, Virginia Tech sophomore centerfielder
On the game
“We definitely wanted to score early in the game. There was pressure knowing we needed to get ahead. It’s always important to score first, or score early in the game and not drag it out.”
Mike Rappl, Canisius College head coach
On the game
“I am disappointed, but there was not much more we could have done. We just ran into a great pitcher and we weren’t able to put our bats on the ball.”
On the game
“I think that we had some good contact late in the game. We had some better swings late in the game and hope we can do better tomorrow.”
On Angela Tincher
“She does not look as overpowering as she really is. She is by far the best pitcher we have faced all season.”
Courtney Piar, Canisius senior pitcher
On the game
“I usually don’t walk that many. I just wasn’t on my game today. I tried not to think about the fact that one run could decide the game but it is always in the back of your mind.”
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