St. John's University Athletics
POSTGAME QUOTES: ST. JOHN’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. HOFSTRA
Head Coach Joe Tartamella
Opening statement…
“I thought we played fairly well early, but we showed some cracks defensively in the second half, particularly on the glass. Hofstra did a good job of being patient and making us uncomfortable, and we gave them some life there. That said, I’m proud of our group for finding a way to get through it, especially with the adjustments we’ve had to make and the stretch we’ve been on. To get the win is big for us, and now we’ll take a much-needed day off and get ready for the next one.”
On Daniela Abies’ late three-pointer…
“She works every day on getting those shots up, and today it paid off. With the shot clock winding down, she made a huge one that gave us some life.”
On the team’s ability to adapt through a demanding stretch…
“This has been a long stretch for us, and we’ve had to make a lot of adjustments on the fly. I’m proud of our group for continuing to respond and finding ways to win.”
Senior forward Kylie Lavelle
On her mindset…
“I tried to stay aggressive and trust my preparation. Getting to the [free throw] line helped me settle in and contribute when we needed it.”
On areas of emphasis moving forward…
“For us, it’s about staying connected for all four quarters. We know what we’re capable of when we play a complete game.”
Opening statement…
“I thought we played fairly well early, but we showed some cracks defensively in the second half, particularly on the glass. Hofstra did a good job of being patient and making us uncomfortable, and we gave them some life there. That said, I’m proud of our group for finding a way to get through it, especially with the adjustments we’ve had to make and the stretch we’ve been on. To get the win is big for us, and now we’ll take a much-needed day off and get ready for the next one.”
On Daniela Abies’ late three-pointer…
“She works every day on getting those shots up, and today it paid off. With the shot clock winding down, she made a huge one that gave us some life.”
On the team’s ability to adapt through a demanding stretch…
“This has been a long stretch for us, and we’ve had to make a lot of adjustments on the fly. I’m proud of our group for continuing to respond and finding ways to win.”
Senior forward Kylie Lavelle
On her mindset…
“I tried to stay aggressive and trust my preparation. Getting to the [free throw] line helped me settle in and contribute when we needed it.”
On areas of emphasis moving forward…
“For us, it’s about staying connected for all four quarters. We know what we’re capable of when we play a complete game.”