March 13, 2009
Thoughts on the game:
"For me, it feels great, never losing to U of A in my career so far. They had the upside for most of the years, so it just feels great and it is special to be a part of that. They are a great team and a powerhouse, and we are working to make this team a powerhouse as well."
On what the Sun Devils need to do against Washington:
"Just doing what we do, which is playing great defense and making ourselves better on the offensive end. Until the selection committee calls our name, we don't know if we make the NCAA Tournament, so we need to play like we have our backs against the wall and get as many games as we can."
On the win:
"It feels good to be able to get back on the bus and go back to the hotel to rest, not to go home. To send someone else home for a change is a nice feeling."
Coach Herb Sendek
On what lies ahead for the Devils after this big win:
"I think the biggest challenge for us right now will be recovery."
On whether or not Arizona is a worthy candidate for the NCAA Tournament:
"Admittedly biased, but I think our league is as deep and as talented and as balanced as any in the country. Do I believe Arizona is one of the top 65 teams in the country? I would say yes. As competitors, we have great respect for them."
On his team only committing two turnovers after intermission and just six in the game:
"That was really important because if you turn the ball over, not only does it open the door for them, but it really feeds their transition game and produces shots that are almost impossible to defend."
On not arguing with the officials despite a few controversial calls:
"Because they're not supposed to. I just don't want our guys responding to a referee's call, because the next play is getting ready to start. We ask our guys at the beginning of the year, 'You have a choice. You can pick one. You can either coach, officiate or play. Just pick one, because it's hard as hell to do any one of the three, let alone two of the three."