Dec. 30, 2008

Maryland 80, Mississippi State 73

Quotes

Maryland Head Coach Brenda Frese

Opening Statement:
"We are very excited. I thought it was a great win against a very talented SEC team. I love the way that we are playing and the unselfishness that we are playing with. These are the kind of teams that we are going to see in the ACC. I thought Dee [Demauria Liles] was delightful with her energy and her play today. [Marah] Strickland played big and Kristi [Toliver] was phenomenal in leading us from the floor and really getting everyone involved. That's how we are going to be able to punish teams and be ready to play when we have this kind of an attack mentality."

On the play of Drey Mingo:
"Drey [Mingo] was a huge spark for us, especially when Lynetta [Kizer] got into foul trouble. I'm proud of Drey. She definitely had a tremendous game for us."

On team depth:
"When we have that kind of depth as a team then we can wear opposing teams out."

Senior Guard Kristi Toliver

On her play after sitting out the previous game:
"I was ready to play today and had a sense of urgency. We just wanted to come out and perform the best that we could today."

On the play of Demauria Liles:
"I give credit to Dee [Liles]. She is much more than an athletic player and will lead us to great things."

Junior Forward Demauria Liles

On the Maryland post play:
"Everyone has been doubting our post play. We wanted to prove them wrong."