Following a season chock full of injuries, which ended a promising year, women’s basketball head coach Suzy Merchant started her media day press conference by looking at the bright outlook of this season.
“Well, first, I walked in their (practice) and I thought I was coaching Izzo’s team, there were so many people in there,” Merchant said. “But honestly, we all had a smile on our face.”
Merchant had a smile on her face for most the press conference, and rightfully so when considering the prospects of this year’s season. Even with all the battered bodies and abundant adversity, the team found a way to finish with a winning record.