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Post Game Quotes

University of New Mexico vs. San Diego State University
February 25, 2006
The Pit, Albuquerque, NM

Head Coach Ritchie McKay
Regarding Brandon Heath's play:
"Brandon Heath is an excellent player. He made his shots tonight and that makes him look that much better. We've obviously played him for three years and we know his capabilities, he made some long shots tonight and helped their team win."

Comparing the play of Mark Walters and Brandon Heath:
"He (Brandon Heath) had a better shooting night than Mark (Walters) did. I've been coaching Mark for four years I think he's the best guard in the league. I know he's disappointed in the locker room, frustrated, he had a tough shooting night. He never got his rhythm. Brandon is certainly an excellent guard, but I'd take Mark Walters any day of the week."

Regarding rebounding:
"I thought Joel (Box) had a great first half but we let it get away from us in the second half. Our discipline, our execution was poor. That's my responsibility and I will take care of that for Wednesday."

SDSU Head Coach Steve Fisher
Regarding what was said in the locker room at half time:
"I told them, to play the way we did inside and not be able to contain (Joel) Box in particular, 31-31 at half time, you have to feel good about yourselves. But you have to change some things in the second half. If we don't let them have a free reign inside we'll win this game by double figures. So go out and do what you're capable of doing. And we were better at defensive rebounds in the second half, obviously."

Regarding Brandon Heath:
"We have plays that we run for him. Brandon (Heath) was the difference offensively. He made basket after basket to allow us to separate. When you have that it puts more pressure on your opponent. They feel as if they have to shoot it a little bit quicker and each possession becomes magnified. We caught a break with the way he got that hot hand."