Jan. 13, 2002
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POST GAME QUOTES
Connecticut Huskies (10-3, 4-0)
Versus
Villanova Wildcats (9-4, 2-2)
Sunday, January 13, 2002
First Union Center - Philadelphia, Pa.
FINAL: Connecticut 70, VILLANOVA 65
Villanova Head Coach, Jay Wright:"Every time we lose I say it was a good game, but we have been in good games. As a team we have great respect for Connecticut. I love how they play. They play with great toughness, great heart and intensity and that is something we are trying to bring to our program. I think we will."
"When you play Connecticut you know what you are going to get. You are going to get a team that battles every possession and is always coming at you. They will be on the glass every possession and will defend every possession. They just did that more possessions than we did. They were just a little bit tougher. They are tough minded, well coached and disciplined. That is what we saw today. We are trying to be that way, but we are just not there yet."
...on Connecticut guard, Caron Butler...
"A lot of times guys are good catch and shoot, but once they put it on the floor they are not as good. He is good even after he catches because he can still put it on the floor and create his own shot. I think that makes him a good NBA prospect. There are not a lot of guys that do that well."
Villanova guard, Gary Buchanan:
"Connecticut's a great defensive team. They made two great defensive stops and got some big offensive rebounds. We weren't tough enough to stop them tonight."
"We are going to be fine. We just have to get ready for practice tomorrow and come back tough against Virginia Tech."
Connecticut Head Coach, Jim Calhoun:
"I complain a lot about 12 o'clock games and maybe I shouldn't. We looked good offensively and asleep defensively in the first half. I have great respect for their defense and the way Villanova plays."
"I think Villanova is a very good team. They really get you isolated with the four out and high-low. Overall I think we adjusted and did a nice job. That is a very good win for us."
