MARK POPE POSTGAME Q&A:
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MARK POPE UK RADIO NETWORK Q&A:
* Turnovers were the big problem for us today. Unfortunately, we've excelled in that area most of the season, but credit Vanderbilt. It's part of what they do.
* End of first half, slipped with our focus on the defensive glass, allowed them some offensive boards that helped get their crowd back into it.
* Otega was really fighting out there today. We're dealing with a bunch of issues right now, so it forced us to play with the ball in his hands a lot more. He was doing a good job.
* Noah gave us some good minutes. Did a good job while he was out there. Good energy, kept some balls alive, got some boards.
* Protected the ball a lot better and cut harder during that run that got us out of the halftime hole and into the lead. We just couldn't finish.
* On what he told the guys after the game... My guys did most of the talking. They really care. We're learning. We have to put some experience and match it up with words and execute better.
* Edwards came out and cooked us early, but I really liked how we did after switching some things up and putting Jaxson on him. He did a really good job. Our breakdowns came in letting their 4 guys shoot too many open 3s.
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MARK POPE UK RADIO NETWORK Q&A:
* Turnovers were the big problem for us today. Unfortunately, we've excelled in that area most of the season, but credit Vanderbilt. It's part of what they do.
* End of first half, slipped with our focus on the defensive glass, allowed them some offensive boards that helped get their crowd back into it.
* Otega was really fighting out there today. We're dealing with a bunch of issues right now, so it forced us to play with the ball in his hands a lot more. He was doing a good job.
* Noah gave us some good minutes. Did a good job while he was out there. Good energy, kept some balls alive, got some boards.
* Protected the ball a lot better and cut harder during that run that got us out of the halftime hole and into the lead. We just couldn't finish.
* On what he told the guys after the game... My guys did most of the talking. They really care. We're learning. We have to put some experience and match it up with words and execute better.
* Edwards came out and cooked us early, but I really liked how we did after switching some things up and putting Jaxson on him. He did a really good job. Our breakdowns came in letting their 4 guys shoot too many open 3s.
