Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State versus Southwest Missouri State Postgame Quotes
May 14, 2005 | Cowboy Tennis
2005 NCAA Men's Tennis Regionals
1st and 2nd Rounds
May 14-15 - Stillwater, OK
Jack DeBois Tennis Center
Postgame Quotes
Oklahoma State Quotes:
Oklahoma State Head Coach James Wadley
On the Team's Performance
“I knew that we weren't going to be sharp after finals and two weeks off. We struggled through and were able to win the doubles and they have good doubles. Their doubles are all solid. We were down a break at No. 3 doubles and had to come back. I was pleased with the guys that played there. “
“We were not very sharp, but that is part of it. We got this one under our belt and can get a good night's sleep and come out tomorrow and play a little better. Hopefully, we will have a shot at those guys.”
On the Weather
“Everything looked really good today. We were happy about the rain and happy it moved out. With the weather in Oklahoma, that is just the way it is. Fortunately, it went through and we were able to get everything set up. It was a great day — not much wind, beautiful sunshine— you couldn't ask for anything else.”
Southwest Missouri State Quotes:
SMS Head Coach Jim Klousia
On the match
“My hat is off to Oklahoma State. They are such a great team and they deserve their ranking. Congratulations to them. I am real proud of my team. I thought we battled all the way through. We could have easily won the doubles and that might have made a difference in the singles and we were in most of those singles matches. I am just real proud of my team for the whole year, but congratulations to Oklahoma State. They are a great team and we are pleased that we got a chance to play them.”
On Oklahoma State
“Top to bottom, they are so solid. They are just strong all of the way through. I can see why they are ranked where they are. I think they are a very good team.”
On the Importance of the Doubles Point
“We have to win the doubles point, especially when you are playing against a highly ranked team. Our strength is our doubles and we felt like we really needed to win that. You wouldn't think that one point makes a difference, but it does as far as momentum going into singles.”
