18 Quotes by Karen Johns

We're still not getting the consistency we need. It takes rock bottom to motivate them and we have to get away from that.

She's been hitting the ball since November. She knows what she's doing when she gets in the box, and she has a high level of confidence.

She's been dedicated to her mechanics. She's been throwing the ball well, and she's been a big bonus for us.

I think they've done a great job, just learning the philosophy of the program. At the beginning of the season, we wanted to get 30 wins, and we still have a legitimate shot at that.

I thought we were a little flat. I don't know what energy I thought we'd get playing at home, but it wasn't there.

Jessica is the true example of a Virginia student-athlete. Her passion and love for the University of Virginia and the softball program is unmatched. Her leadership will be greatly missed when she leaves.

When you're on the road, to get a sweep is a big deal. We'll shoot to win the series, but to get all three wins will be a bonus.

We have been able to put pressure on people, and we've never been able to come through with that big hit when we needed it. Taylor got up there and stepped up with the triple, and that was huge for us because that was something we've been preaching and preaching and finally somebody did it and it takes the pressure off of everyone else.

We got great pitching all weekend, and we feel like we can win a lot of games if we can do that.