You can't press to catch up. They're too smart.

They just played a zone and we didn't shoot well from the outside. That was the difference in the game. We didn't shoot well and they made free throws (12-of-19) down the stretch.

It's outstanding what they have accomplished this season. We run out there and we're not bigger than anybody we play, but they play as a team and have fun. As a coach, you can't ask for any more.

That's where we make our living -- going to the basket. We have a bunch of kids that don't back down.

We have to come ready because you can make somebody's season if they knock off a first-place team. The shoes on the other foot. We remember that we've been on the other side.

We really put in a work ethic that season. Sometimes I feel bad that we worked them so hard, but it has paid off in the long run. And that tells you what kind of kids we have. It's not fun when you're losing, but to work that hard when you're losing says something about all of those kids.

I was really happy with our defense. I thought our zone got us back into it.

I think our bench play was the difference.

Nathan Hyde was doing what all-Ohio players do. I kept looking at the clock. I felt better when Hyde picked up his fifth foul. I felt better with him on the bench to finish.

Jordan's a good, clutch player. The shot went up and I turned my head to check on rebound position. That's how we play. If you have an open shot, take it.