Marty Barnes Quotes

Everybody (in Rolla) was cheering for us in the tournament finals but nobody really gave us a chance to beat that team. After that I was feeling very good about our chemistry. We were starting to get some point production from several people and that was going to be critical. - Marty Barnes

Defense was carrying us. We were making mental mistakes, forcing some things and missing some shots around the basket, but our defense held together. - Marty Barnes

Considering we don't have an exceptionally deep bench, I thought we looked pretty fresh tonight. Right now our quality of play is good and because it is, we're able to win. - Marty Barnes

Both teams played great defense tonight. This team only had 24 hours to prepare for this game and they played their hearts out. - Marty Barnes

Anytime I really got upset I'd write the number 57 on the board in big letters. Or I'd use it for motivation after games where we played well. - Marty Barnes

After this week, the whole conference playoff picture could be settled. - Marty Barnes

A fanatical finish. That was the shot in the arm that we could actually go for '57. - Marty Barnes

(Jonesboro's) pressure up front caused us to speed up too much and get involved in their game. When you lose that many trips, that adds up. We also got two starters in foul trouble and that added to the dilemma. . - Marty Barnes

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