(Opening statement) “It was a tough game. We knew it would be. I feel like Pitt has been playing really well. They have had heartbreakers in every game they have played in the league. Tonight was no different. I though our guys made some plays down the stretch to seal the win. So we move on and get ready for Florida State.”
(About El Ellis) “He had an energy about him all day. During the shoot around he was bouncy and excited to play. I sat down with him and had about an hour discussion with him earlier in the day.