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Fri March 28, 2008
OSU players, coaches show strong team chemistry and a singular focus
OSU Itinerary
On the road with the Cowgirls
A behind-the-scenes look at OSU's NCAA Tournament trip to Des Moines
Women's NCAA Tournament
On the road with the Cowgirls
A behind-the-scenes look at OSU's NCAA Tournament trip to Des Moines
Women's NCAA Tournament
Andrea Riley gets a surprised from Jaci Littell during lunch at the team hotel before the Cowgirls' first-round game. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Kristin Hernandez, left, and Maria Cordero found time to study in the lobby of the team hotel before taking the court. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Andrea Riley, left, and Danielle Green were all smiles the day before their game against Florida State. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Ally Clardy, right, and Andrea Riley posed for pictures before taking the court for practice. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
Shyvon Spears, center, and Ally Clardy joke around in the locker room before a practice at Wells Fargo Arena. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
OSU coach Kurt Budke talks to the Cowgirls during practice at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. During a film session later on, Budke confiscates the players' cell phones to keep their focus on basketball. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN
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TEAM CHEMISTRY
On the bus ride back to the hotel following the first team meal in Des Moines, Iowa, hours after checking into the Downtown Marriott, players spontaneously break into a rendition of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough.”
With this team you never know what to expect. Even in a public setting.
At the press conference the day before the NCAA Tournament opener, coach Kurt Budke is on the platform with Andrea Riley, Maria Cordero and Danielle Green. Budke's face is on a nearby television, a feed that can be downloaded by stations across the country.
"Hey coach, you're on TV,” Green announces.
Budke quips: "That's because they picked the best looking one up here.”
When Riley returns to the locker room, while Budke stays behind for more questions, OSU's All-American point guard is greeted by reserve Ally Clardy, her roommate back on campus.
Clardy chases Riley, flicking a shirt like someone attempting a towel-snapping swat. The same quickness that allows Riley to fly past defenders to become one of the nation's leading scorers enables Riley to foil Clardy<