Dec. 17, 2003

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Arizona Head Coach Lute Olson Quotes

"We have to give credit where credit is due, and Saint Mary's played really well, and they shot it very well. We did a better job of limiting their three-pointers in the second half, and we didn't give them too many good looks like we did in the first half."

"The biggest thing for us was that we did a good job of taking care of the ball throughout the whole game. We also got seven extra possessions as a result of their turnovers. We didn't convert some easy ones in the first half. But, down the stretch, we forced them into some crucial mistakes, and we were able to make some crucial baskets and free throws. We did a good job of taking advantage of every possession down the stretch."

"They created a lot of problems for us inside. We have to do a better job of fronting them in the post because we were really hurt by that tonight. They did a nice job on the boards. Their big guy (Frederic Adjiwanou) hurt us with six offensive rebounds, and that just can't happen anymore. We need to do a better job on the boards, both offensive and defensive."

"Channing (Frye) had a very good offensive game. He also challenged a lot of shots, and he blocked some, as well. He had an outstanding second half, and he was selective with his shots, and the other guys kept pounding it inside to him."

"It was great to see Salim (Stoudamire) with seven rebounds because that is a key factor for us. It is very critical that we continue to get strong rebounding from our guards. We still have to get better."

"We are looking forward to Monday's game, and we will just have to see how we respond to San Diego State."

Arizona Player Quotes

Guard Hassan Adams

"They (Saint Mary's) came out to play. We fought hard to win. We weren't expecting this. We just need to learn from this. This is a wake up call."

"We need to learn how to adjust. We wanted to come out with a win and we did by playing hard till the end."

"Our team could have played better. We need to play to our potential every game."

Guard Salim Stoudamire

"We have to play the game. We have no excuses. We are all grown men. We need to play each game like it is our last game."

"This was a wake up call. We showed grit. We have to show grit in these situations."

"Just because they are Saint Mary's doesn't mean that they are not well coached and will not play hard."

Forward Andre Iguodala

"We need to get back to practice and prepare better for our game on Monday."

"In the beginning of the game, we were too relaxed."

"Saint Mary's played up tempo the whole game. They did a good job executing and knocking down their shots."

"We need to come out with intensity. I give credit to Saint Mary's, they did a good job and played a great game."

Center Channing Frye

"I just went out and played. I stepped up for my team. This is where leadership shows up in a game."

"They (Saint Mary's) had the momentum. They set the up-tempo pace from the start. They hit big shots."

"Their three-point shooters did what they wanted to do. Any team can sit outside and shot threes. They did a good job knocking down their shots."

"Saint Mary's came out and dictated what they wanted to do. That can't happen."

"Every game is a big game. We need to understand that we need to come out and play our best every game."