17 Quotes by Dick Hunsaker

This was a hard-fought game. UMKC was stinging off a home loss at Oral Roberts and their players played with a lot of fight and determination. They made key shot after key shot. I am pleased with how hard we fought. At this stage of the year, I couldn't be happier with where we are. To sweep six straight games at home is definitely a feat.

Everybody gave a tremendous effort. We played with terrific energy and a lot of competitive spirit. This was a collective team effort.

North Dakota State is a physical team that beat us up in Fargo. They are a very aggressive team offensively.

As long as we're an independent we'll have this scenario where we can't control our schedule and where we play. Playing seven (road games) in nine isn't what you want to do.

It was a terrific effort tonight. Matt Peterson was sensational and Pierre (Thomas) read the charge defensively and set the tone for us that we were going to compete on the defensive end.

They'll be the most athletic and the deepest team we've played.

I can't tell you how much he'll play, because he's not healthy. He's probably only about 75 percent. His role depends on his health, but he can help us.

He's made significant improvement this year. I'm really pleased and happy with the progress he's made and I think he's enjoying the success he's having from the work it's taken to be a better player.