Syracuse Player Quotes - Pitt
Syracuse Men’s Basketball
Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh
February 20, 2016
Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.
Student-Athlete Quotes
Tyler Lydon, freshman, forward
How much does it hurt not getting this win at home?
“Obviously it’s a tough loss but were not trying to harp on it. We’re trying to win the next game and do the best as possible."
You made shots but a lot of your teammates are struggling. What’s going on the last couple of games?
“It just happens. Everyone goes through a little stretch. I understand. We just just need to make shots.”
Was your shot feeling better?
“Yes pretty much. I’m feeling good right now. I’ve felt the same way all season, just a little bit more confident in myself.”
Malachi Richardson, freshman, forward
There was a lot put on you Mike and Trevor today. Did you feel that team played you differently than any other team?
“Yeah. They did a good job helping when me and Mike tried to drive. I think that was our excuse to go a couple of times in the second half. I think it just came down to us not making shots. Tyler did well, but no one else really got double figures on the board, so we can’t win that way.”
You didn’t shoot it that well today. Was it anything in particular?
“Yeah it happens. I’m just having an issue shooting the ball well.”
Michael Gbinije, graduate student, forward
This game was very similar to the first game you played those guys -- close until the end. What was the difference at the end?
“The difference really was they made some offensive plays down the stretch. Offensively, we gave up too many opportunities, couldn’t get to the basket at times.”
Do you think they were better than you guys?
“Tonight they were better than us. I think part of being good is making shots. You know they made more shots than us and, obviously, I think they played better than us during stretches of the game.”
What do you guys need to do to get back to the rebounding team you’ve been in games before the Louisville game?
“We just have to learn more. We have to take what the coach is feeding to us and then do a little extra work on our own. Try to think positive and get ready for our next game.”
