Postmatch Quotes
Chattanooga 3, UCF 2
James Madison 3, Chattanooga 0
Maclellan Gym
Chattanooga, Tenn.

Head Coach Lisa Rhodes
On the comeback against UCF:
"It was amazing comeback after dropping the first set. It showed that we still had some fight in us. Maybe, it was just too quick of a turnaround after that kind of emotional win. Then, turnaround and play a very good JMU team."

On the learning experiences from last weekend against North Florida:
"I think it did. Once, we pushed it to the fifth set. We started to play with the confidence that you need to have and we kind of had them back on their heels a little bit. It was a great win against a great team. I think the turnaround time to play James Madison was probably too much to put on the kids. I am not going to take anything away from them because their defense was phenomenal. We swung hard and did some good things. Everything just seemed to go their way."

On the play of Ellie Kuhn:
"Her blocking was phenomenal. We would not have even been in a fifth set with UCF if she had not gotten those blocks towards the end of the fourth. Her blocking has come around. I also think her confidence level in hitting has come around, which makes her want the ball. We need people that want the ball, and can step up and make the plays when you need them."

On the outside depth showing up against UCF:
"I think we are deep. They are returning sophomores that should be in that position. Anytime that you are counting on a freshman to handle the load, you are going to take your ups and downs. That is what we did with Jennifer [Kuroski], she can play amazing and then play like a freshman."

On the change at setter in the middle of the UCF match:
"It is just the same thing with her being a freshman. She still is not consistent enough, where she can say this is my position and demanding that it is her spot.

"I think that her sets are a lot faster. The hitters know that they have to come in a lot faster and spreads the offense from pin to pin a little bit better."

Sophomore Ellie Kuhn

On the comeback against UCF:
"We have a lot of fight. The game against UCF really triggered a lot fight and our defense was unbelievable. The defense is the key in our games. When our defense is on, I really do believe that we are unstoppable."

On your blocking:
"Blocking is really tricky. I have some great outsides and right side that help me set up for those. I do feel when you get a block, momentum goes towards your team. because it gets you pumped up and helps out your defense. Paula did a great job for us playing the back row."

Sophomore Outside Hitter Heather Parman

On the UCF match:
"My kills were a product of some good sets and even better passes. We had a lot of chemistry in that match. Everyone was encouraging one another and we just gelled in that match."

On the comeback:
"I think we got our confidence back because our serve-receive passing was better. There are some really good servers on UCF. Once that came together, everything else came naturally for us because we are a great hitting team and have some great setters. It just starts with the pass."

On the play in the fifth set:
"Playing these tough teams have benefitted us and helped us finish the match. It helped us to fight for it. The fifth set really showed how much we have come together as a team, so far."