University of Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt Quotes
November 05, 2004 | Soccer
Nov. 5, 2004
Tennessee Head Coach Angela Kelly
On today's game...
"Vanderbilt came out very organized and they gave us fits all night long. We did a good job of continuing to compete and we finished well. We just need to get our legs back under us for the game on Sunday.."
On playing Florida...
"We played Florida well during the regular season. This has historically been a great game and I know the game on Sunday will be just as much of a battle. We just have to take the day off and get our legs under us. I always say Florida is the best in the Southeastern Conference until someone knocks them off."
Forward Emily Redberg
On today's game...
"We started well and I think that was good for our momentum. Vanderbilt is a great team and we just had to battle them to the end."
On playing Florida...
"This is for the SEC Championship and we know it is going to be a battle. It is good for us to be able to get an off day and get rested up for the game. Florida has been the best team in the conference for years and we want to go out and play our best game."
Midfielder Jenny Jeffers
On today's game...
"Today we just tried to go out and work as hard as we can like every other game. It was a battle out there today and I am just glad that we were able to come out and win."
Vanderbilt Head Coach Ronnie Coveleskie-Hill
On Today's Game...
"I am very proud of our team. They did a fantastic job tonight. I wish Tennessee luck on Sunday, because they played a heck of a game. Our team did a great job individually and collectively."
On Tennessee's Defense...
"We got a lot of good looks and had a lot of fair chances. We played very well between the 18s. Tennessee made a fantastic goal. We missed our chance, and they converted and we didn't. That was the difference in the game. It was a really good game to watch."
Midfielder Lauren Mitchell
On shots on goal...
"There was a lot of frustration. The shots were too emotional for us, we wanted them too bad. I should have gone over the ball or chipped it, it went straight to the keeper."
On playing close matches in the tournament...
"Our team turned around this season after losing our first five games. We are a young team and really excited about next year. We are putting it together and working hard and we have a good chance next season."
