Postgame Quotes
Chattanooga 69, Mercer 39
Macon, Ga. | Hawkins Arena
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Deandra Schirmer, head coach
Opening Statement
"I think we put three good quarters of basketball out there, but I'm pretty upset about how we finished the fourth quarter. We talked about at this point in the season, it's all about how much better can we get before the conference tournament. One thing I think is very important to realize is in the conference tournament, it's win or go home, and you've gotta play all 40 minutes. These teams are playing for their livelihoods, and you can't have a lapse. We talked about it at halftime, we wanted to come out strong and we put up a 19-6 run in the third quarter, which I'm really proud of. But also, we were able to work on some things that we needed. I thought our posts played well offensively tonight. Brooke (Anya) was able to get going, Flo (van der Schans) played well, and being able to develop that bench and play well in the third, I was proud of that effort."
On play in the second half from a bigger picture.
"I think that, in the first half, towards the end, we started cruising a little bit because we had a lead. I told them, we're not just punching the clock, we have an opportunity to get better. Flo looked good, Brooke played good minutes and we're really starting to look good from the group that we have and I'm standing here feeling like a proud parent. We've gotta develop off the bench, but a lot of good individual performances and we're starting to play to our potential."
Karsen Murphy, Sr.-F
On handling business
"Playing on the road is always tough. They shoot the ball better and have crowds, it's always tough. But we found a way to get it done."
On the "Grown-Up" win
"Regarding the grown up win, it was tough. We did have spurts here and there tonight, but we could have finished out better."
On putting away the win
"I think that's a streak for us, coming out strong in the third quarter. I think that was big for us to get the lead going to start the second half."
