LOCKER ROOM REPORT: Wolfpack Players
Several NC State players met with the media after the 76-69 win over Louisville.
Senior Forward Abdul-Malik Abu
On how he feels about this being his last game...
It’s out of body. I can’t believe it. From where I started everything, my college career, I never imagined I would have made it this far. I’m just grateful. That’s my one feeling.
On the team getting through a rough shooting start...
We just had to keep grinding and do what we did in practice.
Freshman Guard Braxton Beverly
On what the team did to be successful against Louisville...
We put a big emphasis on defense. Thats a big thing we have talked about the last two days, and that’s how we have been successful all year.
On what made the defense better tonight...
We realized we didn’t do what we were supposed to do last game. We were upset at ourselves, so we wanted to come out and get it back to normal.
Sophomore Center Omer Yurtseven
On where the team has gone since last season...
It gets you emotional, thinking about last year and this year. We as a team have come a long way.
On staying mentally sharp despite mistakes...
It’s just about, as you said, keeping your head in the game. It’s all mental. That’s all I focus on. I just say I’m going to go out there and do the best I can, fight my battle.
On maintaining poise coming into this game after a loss...
We just got stops to be honest. It was a team effort. It took all of us.