Student-Athlete Quotes
Student-Athlete Quotes
Syracuse vs. Cincinnati
March 29, 2009
Carrier Dome/Syracuse, N.Y.
Christina Dove, Junior, Midfield
On scoring 200 career points:
“It’s a huge honor, but I’m glad I can help out my team just by helping to win as many games as possible.”
On the younger players getting a chance to play:
“I think it was great to get in there and get the job done as soon as we could so we could get the younger girls in there so they can get some touches on the ball and some confidence.”
On the difference between playing Cincinnati and Northwestern:
“Teams like Northwestern come at you hard and aggressive. A lot of them are experienced and have played against really tough teams and worked together as a unit. Some of the younger teams, you can tell they’re still working on the sliding and everything. That’s the major difference.”
Katie Rowan, Senior, Attack
On younger players getting the chance to play:
“It’s real exciting to give the younger players an opportunity to get some experience. I think they all did a great job.”
On the difference between this kind of team versus playing teams like Northwestern:
“I think we try to go at them hard. They’re gaining more experience since they are a younger team, they don’t have as much experience as Northwestern.”
On Awehiyo Thomas’ behind-the-back goal:
“I think we see it a lot at practice, she has really great stick skills and can do all those things. We see it a lot at practice and we were excited she did it in the game, but we weren’t surprised to see it from her.”
Tee Ladouceur, Sophomore, Attack
On getting a chance to play in the game:
“It’s fun to be out there. We practice hard every day and it’s good to show it on the field.”
On her confidence after scoring a goal:
“You definitely get your confidence up after you start playing well and you get help from your teammates.”
