Post-Game Quotes

Feb. 15, 2005

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NEW MEXICO HEAD COACH Ritchie McKay

“I thought our defense was really effective tonight. Air Force is as hard a team as there is out there to guard. Our guys did a great job of defending the things that they like to do. That’s the most shots I’ve seen the Air Force guys take out of [the framework of] their offense.”

“Offensively, we got to the free throw line. We said we have to get inside and we have to take a few more threes that would stretch their defense.”

Air Force Head Coach Chris Mooney Quotes:

“Part of the problem is that we can’t start slowly in a place like this. I thought we showed a lot of good effort and courage getting back into the game in the first half.

“With the loss tonight, we gave Utah a real good chance to win the conference, so that’s disappointing. But you have to keep playing – there’s still a lot of basketball left to be played.

“Their effort was the best I’ve seen out of New Mexico. I thought they were physical and aggressive. They were definitely the aggressor tonight. They got it started with their defense.

“(Alfred) Neale doesn’t get to start very often. He’s obviously played well against us both times. A couple of times we were right there with a hand in his face, and he makes a good shot. He’s a good player. I see his value coming off the bench, but he’s one of the premier players in the league.”