Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern-Illinois-Chicago Quotes
5/12/2002 12:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
May 11, 2002
Northwestern Head Coach Claire Pollard
On the team's performance
"I think we came out ready to play today. We were well prepared for today's match and it payed off."
On the doubles teams
"We've had a great season at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles all season and today was just another example of our strength."
On the depth of NU's team
"That has been the key to our success since I arrived here. We are not vulnerable at any spot and that's what keeps us on top. We can win at every spot and don't have to rely on one or two people to always get the wins."
Matching up with Wisconsin for the third time this season
"I thought the Badgers played with a lot of heart and resilience today. Tomorrow is going to be tough. They have nothing to lose. Expect them to be ready and well prepared tomorrow, but so will we. It's going to be a battle out there."
Illinois-Chicago Head Coach Shannon Tully
On Northwestern
"Northwestern has competed against the best teams in the country, and they showed it today. They are a tough team to beat."
On the play of the Flames
"We showed a lot of heart out there today. It is tough to end the season with a loss, but at the same time, it's such a great accomplishment to get to the NCAA Tournament."
