North Carolina State University Athletics
Post-game quotes: Michigan at NC State
11/27/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
NC State head coach Sidney Lowe quotes
“I couldn’t ask for more. I’m so proud with the way we hung in there. We knew they would take a run at us, but our guys picked it up and made plays when they had to.”
On Atsur leaving the game: “Those guys never looked back, never flinched. They knew they had to do more. Gavin did a tremendous job at point guard and kept things together. It was a great team effort after losing one of our top guys.”
On playing zone: “We needed to show that. We hadn’t played much zone all year. They were too comfortable, so we switched it up and it allowed us to make some needed stops and big plays.”
On Neiman: “He’s done great all year. He kept himself ready. He was given a chance tonight, and he ran with it. He’s been doing what he’s supposed to do to be successful.”
On Grant: “He’s capable of making big shots for us. He has so much talent, ability, and versatility. I told him to take what they give you.”
“We got rebounds when we needed them. Rebounding is not pretty and it’s hard work, but
Michigan
“I thought we came out and played with great energy and passion. I was impressed with the way we were ready to play against a really good team on the road. I felt we were ready to show that we can shoot better than what we had previously. Give them credit. They beat us. I’m looking forward to going back and working with our guys. I think we can be pretty good down the road.”
“Give NC State credit. They’re very skilled and they execute well. They’re probably not as deep as they’d like to be, but the guys who do play for them are very good and difficult to defend. The The two big guys are especially tough because they can handle the ball and can go outside and shoot the three.”
“When they went to the zone in the first half, that slowed us down. We weren’t able to force things and go up and down. And their big guys are very skilled, very tough to guard. They were just too skilled for our pressure defense to force the tempo.”
