QUOTING LSU HEAD COACH SUE GUNTER — Jan. 17, 2003
On Playing Arkansas
“They are a good team. They had a good stretch run last year and Gary Blair added a great recruiting class. Add that to the very experienced group that returned and they are a very good team. This is the first team we have played with the same kind of depth and experience as we have. This game will come down to who takes care of the little things. That team will win the game. We know we have to keep them off the free throw line and we know Shameka Christon is one of the premier players not only in the SEC, but also in the country. India Lewis is a great shooter and Dana Cherry is a great penetrator. Ruby Vaden adds depth and size inside. There are not a lot of weaknesses.”
On playing in Bud Walton Arena
“It is a tough place to play. They always have a good vocal crowd that gets into the game. With the game on ESPN, they will probably have an even bigger crowd and make it even tougher. We know we have to be settled and focused to handle that atmosphere.”