Nov. 14, 2008

Memphis Head Coach Brooks Monaghan

Opening statement...
"First of all, give credit to Illinois. They're a good team and I wish them the best. In regards to us, I thought it was a tale of two halves. I thought we came out a little bit scared to lose in the first half and then responded really well at half time and gave ourselves a chance to win. You know, it is a cruel game sometimes. To end this way, in overtime, I am extremely proud of our girls and the season that we have had and once again, wish Illinois the best."

Illinois Head Coach Janet Rayfield

Opening statement...
"In regards to Memphis, I think it was a great battle, they're a great team. We had some chances, they had some chances and to get one in overtime, obviously we are happy to move on at this point. I give credit to a young team that has fought very hard and made it a definite challenge. I give credit to us, we have been a good defensive team all season, and we are going to continue to rely on that."

Illinois Senior Defenseman Emily Zurrer

Comments on the game...
"Both teams had a lot of chances. I think we did a good job defensively and it is a definite confidence boost going into Sunday."

Illinois Sophomore Forward Jordan Hilbrands

On the game winning goal...
"It's something we have been practicing, the one-on-one finishing. If we kept the ball on the field it was going to be fast and wet."