St. John's University Athletics
POSTGAME QUOTES: ST. JOHN’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. BUTLER
St. John’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Tartamella, sophomore forward Sa’Mya Wyatt and junior guard Beautiful Waheed spoke to the media following the Red Storm’s 49-39 victory over Butler at Carnesecca Arena.
Head Coach Joe Tartamella
Opening statement…
“Obviously happy we won the game. We were able to grind it enough and made just enough plays to get the win. Pleased that we were able to hold them to 39 points. Offensively, we’ve got to do a better job, but this was a grind as I said it would be. With the way our schedule lays out, it’s quick turnarounds and you’ve got to be able to execute game plans quickly while also being ready and fresh. You’ve got to be able to win at home, especially in [the BIG EAST], and we’ll get ready for Tuesday.”
On winning an unrefined game…
“You’re going to have games like this through the course of the year. Better to be in the win column. I thought we actually played better in the second half in terms of our connectivity and discipline mentally, and we made plays when we had to.”
On adjusting and finding different ways to win…
“If you can win a game with 49 points, you can win a game scoring 82. We’re able to adjust at least a little bit.”
On defensive discipline and rim protection…
“I thought we were pretty disciplined today in terms of walling up and being able to challenge without fouling, and that’s something we always talk about.”
Sophomore forward Sa’Mya Wyatt
On Beautiful Waheed’s defensive impact and energy…
“She brings a lot of energy, especially when we are in transition and offense. I’m just happy that she’s able to contribute that to the team.”
On her free-throw consistency…
“I’m just trying to be more consistent, and I’ve been putting those free throws up in the gym.”
Junior guard Beautiful Waheed
On her three-point shooting performance…
“I feel like I’ve been missing more than I’ve been making, but I’ve just been working on my three-point shooting and trying to get back into a rhythm.”
Opening statement…
“Obviously happy we won the game. We were able to grind it enough and made just enough plays to get the win. Pleased that we were able to hold them to 39 points. Offensively, we’ve got to do a better job, but this was a grind as I said it would be. With the way our schedule lays out, it’s quick turnarounds and you’ve got to be able to execute game plans quickly while also being ready and fresh. You’ve got to be able to win at home, especially in [the BIG EAST], and we’ll get ready for Tuesday.”
On winning an unrefined game…
“You’re going to have games like this through the course of the year. Better to be in the win column. I thought we actually played better in the second half in terms of our connectivity and discipline mentally, and we made plays when we had to.”
On adjusting and finding different ways to win…
“If you can win a game with 49 points, you can win a game scoring 82. We’re able to adjust at least a little bit.”
On defensive discipline and rim protection…
“I thought we were pretty disciplined today in terms of walling up and being able to challenge without fouling, and that’s something we always talk about.”
Sophomore forward Sa’Mya Wyatt
On Beautiful Waheed’s defensive impact and energy…
“She brings a lot of energy, especially when we are in transition and offense. I’m just happy that she’s able to contribute that to the team.”
On her free-throw consistency…
“I’m just trying to be more consistent, and I’ve been putting those free throws up in the gym.”
Junior guard Beautiful Waheed
On her three-point shooting performance…
“I feel like I’ve been missing more than I’ve been making, but I’ve just been working on my three-point shooting and trying to get back into a rhythm.”