Tom Justice, Head Coach, Lock Haven
Comments on the game:
It’s difficult for us, or any team, to come in and play the first round in a NCAA tournament on an opponent’s home court. I think we began to adjust well. I was very proud of my team and the way they responded, and I think we showed a lot of poise and in a good position to win the third game. Barry got off to a fast start with a huge amount of emotion and a lot of momentum; it took us a while to blunt that to get down to regular volleyball.
Adjusting for the 3rd period:
We began to adjust well, we did not give up. The adjustments helped us get some points in the third game. I thought we were going to take that game that would have changed the complexion of the match. I knew we need to block well in this match; we just didn’t get the block adjusted. Sometimes it takes a while for that to happen.

Michelle Deehan, OH, Lock Haven
On the home crowd affecting their game:
I don’t think fazed us we were used to it; we’ve had a lot of teams that have done the same. You just got to block it out, it’s part of sports and any sport you play their going to have a crowd, you just have to play.

Dave Nichols, Head Coach, Barry University
Comments on the game:
We came out with tons of emotion and fed off the crowds energy, which was fun if felt like a real college event. I think when you have too much emotion you get a crash after that. After the first game we lost momentum, we lost rhythm, it took us a while to realize to settle down and play our game.

3rd period time out (down 19 to 26):
We were loosing our defensive stances and we were standing straight up and down. We weren’t pursuing balls. The girls themselves could go ‘come on let’s pick it up.’ I don’t think it was what I said, as much as the girls just having pride and taking over.

Importance of a day one win:
You just want to get through day one. The first round is the hardest for any team. You just want to catch your breath and get through. We had nice moments and sloppy moments too. Anytime you go on a journey, to win something you have to be able to win matches when you don’t play your best.

Sarah Alexander, MH, Barry University
When the team was down:
We weren’t playing our best and shanked a couple of passes. You just have to tell yourself focus. The crowd got back into it, and then once we got started we had our rhythm back and were ready to win the game.

Michele Rosamiglia, S, Barry University
On how the team and setting them up for a play.
They are great hitters and once the pass is good I can set everyone. I look for the block [to set up the player] .