May 18, 2003

UCLA head coach Sue Enquist
"Michigan State had a good tournament and a great run. I am pleased with our effort and how we came out. We set the tone early on. We had great defense and we advanced players when we had to. This gives us momentum going into the World Series. We know what we have to do for Cal."

UCLA Senior Shortstop Natasha Watley
"We play to win it all. It's not always about winning but about your goals you are experiencing. The extra drive is because it is my last year.

UCLA freshman left fielder Andrea Duran
"I am ready to go. This is what we have been working for all year."

UCLA junior pitcher Keira Goerl
"If we continue to hit and play good defense, everyone is going to be there for everyone. I am going to go out there and do my best."

Michigan State head coach Jacquie Joseph
"Obviously we are disappointed. We got beat by a better team. They were better and we learned a lot. We hope to get where they are soon. This is a special group of kids and players. I am very happy for the kind of year they had."

Michigan State junior pitcher Jessica Beech
"We didn't respond like we usually do. We didn't play as well as we could have. You have to give UCLA credit; they earned every hit and run they got today."