University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee vs. Ohio State Quotes
November 21, 2004 | Soccer
Nov. 21, 2004
Tennessee Quotes
Tennessee Head Coach Angela Kelly
On the game:
"First off, congratulations to Lori Walker and the Buckeyes. They were very deserving of the win. No. 24 (Lara Dickenmann) is one of the best players in the nation and I think everyone knows that. No. 25 (Lisa Grubb) took advantage of an opportunity and put a shot in the back of the net. I wish Ohio State the best of luck and I hope they win it all. I'm very proud of my team, especially the senior class. They played so hard and have nothing to hang their head about."
On Tennessee's chances:
"We had the chances and we never gave up. Earlier in the year, we were down 3-0 to Duke before reeling off four goals in three minutes. The game shouldn't have come down to the last 10 seconds if we would have possessed the ball more. We did in spurts, but we couldn't convert. Overall though, we played very hard."
Tennessee senior forward Lyndsey Patterson
On playing Ohio State on the road:
"We came into this game prepared, ready to play. Our emotions were high and we really wanted to win this one. We played hard but in the end they were too much."
Ohio State Quotes
Ohio State Head Coach Lori Walker
On the game:
"I couldn't be more proud of our girls. They played a tremendously hard fought game against a great team. The game had many momentum shifts. At times, Tennessee gained the momentum and pressed our backs against the wall. Then, there were moments where we had the momentum and pushed them against the wall. I was pleased with Lisa Grubb's ability to step up and score with the game on the line. Overall, this was a classic game."
On advancing in the NCAA tournament:
"This is an exciting moment for us. Now we are down to eight teams in the tournament. It is pleasing to know that we are part of the last eight remaining. We will celebrate our win tonight, but it is back to work tomorrow to prepare for UCLA."
Ohio State junior forward Lisa Grubb
On her goal:
"The ball came to me cleanly. I stepped out in front, made a quick move past one of their defenders, set myself square to the net and hit the ball hard to the middle past their goalkeeper. It was a great feeling to score, but it was even better to have had the chance to convert a goal after missing a good chance in the first half."
Ohio State senior defender Melissa Miller
On shutting out Tennessee:
"Posting a shutout just proves how good our defense is and what we are capable of. Tennessee is a great team, who has a high-powered offense. To not allow them to score builds our confidence for next week."
