This is what we run out of before every game. I really couldn't tell you who taped the word 'win' high above the door, or even when it was done, but I'd just like to say "Thanks dude, job well done." It is comforting to relax, take a deep breath, and stare at that one word before every home game. Last weekend we weathered a solid effort in the first half by both Salve Regina and Stevens Institute of Technology, and came out strong to pull away for a solid win Friday (80-55) and Saturday night(71-57). There were definitely some nerves but we gutted it out and now it's time to take that refuse to lose attitude on the road.

It feels great to get back to the tournament after last year, and everyone has been ridiculously focused in practice the last two weeks. I try to provide a little comic relief every day, and practice are still fun and relaxed, but there is definitely a different feeling around Coles Sports Center. It is business time, and every last detail of every drill holds new meaning come NCAA time.

Our team's theme, if you will, for this season has been This Moment Our Time. And now, with a huge Sweet 16 game tomorrow against higher seeded Amherst College, it couldn't possible be more of our moment for the taking. NYU has never won a tournament game on the road, and this weekend we have the opportunity to change that and go far into the NCAAs. We have studied everything we possibly could about Amherst, a nationally respected program who we have not played in my three years at this school. It is an exciting opportunity, and I know that it is very much within reach. Let's go ladies- play our game.

p.s.- I love NCAA road trips. our bus had flat screens and we ate steak for dinner :) im down for many more tournament road games before I graduate!