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“We came out of the chute like gangbusters. Our lack of concentration on the defensive end allowed them (the Trappers) to hit some threes ... in the first half, we basically got outplayed.”
Bill Bakamus
“Tony Polis played a nice floor game for us. The kids have done a good job all year.”
“We played a focused and solid first half. But Black Hills took the initiative in the second half.”
“Felix was a horse in there tonight.”
“Knutson gave us a huge spark off the bench. And Brock, although it might not show in the stats, did a great job and had some huge defensive plays.”
“Usually in the fourth quarter, we ice the game from the free-throw line. Not tonight. Those things happen.”
“Going into the game we were worried about three things. Keeping them out of 3-point range, getting offensive rebounds and not making foolish fouls. We did poorly in all those things the staff was concerned about, and that is what led to Black Hills getting back into the game.”
“It was just a great team effort, and we're looking forward to getting back to the Tacoma Dome. (The Chieftains), to me, are a state-caliber team, and they've still got a lot of basketball left in them.”
“At the draw, you always hear a few moans and groans. There was more anxiety in the top of the bracket.”
“We expect a physical game. Hopefully we can share a few war stories with our guys, go out and play hard-nosed basketball and continue playing well.”
