10 Quotes by Ali Mann

Last year was more of an eye-opening experience. We were wide-eyed walking around Seattle. Now we know what it's all about and we're going there with a purpose.

We've got to put this away. At this point, we almost expect to. If we didn't, it'd be a disappointment. It would mean a lot.

Our defense really locked down and made them work for every shot they could get.

Once we calmed down a little bit and got over the initial embarrassment, I guess you could say, we looked at the season as a whole and we're proud of ourselves. 15-1 teams, they come and go, but a 16-0 team you'll always remember. We're glad to be in the books.

It is very frustrating because in the first half we did some things to try and keep their key players under control, but they are great players. They hit some tough shots and during the course of the game those shots can be killers.

It's great to do it in front of the home fans, and have everyone here to support us.

In the course of the game, those shots can be killers.

I just thought I couldn't get into a rhythm in the first half. In the second half my teammates stepped up behind me and gave me a little boost. Once we got going, the game was a lot more fun.

Being in her home state, she feels like she has something to prove.