It was a big character win. We relied on some new people, and they came through. That's huge.

I told the ladies we had to make something happen. It was now or never, don't wait for someone else to make it happen.

This year has been a lot tougher than last year. This is probably one of the toughest coaching jobs I've ever had. You're getting everybody's No. 1; there's no hiding. Trying to repeat is the toughest thing.

I think we responded well. The intensity level was up.